Scribd
Upload
10 views

Timeline_Print_Technology

Print technology timeline

Uploaded by

gaikaditya53
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
10 views

Timeline_Print_Technology

Print technology timeline

Uploaded by

gaikaditya53
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Timeline of Print Technology (10th to 21st Century)

10th Century

- Woodblock printing becomes popular in China for printing books and illustrations.

11th Century

- Movable type printing is invented in China by Bi Sheng using baked clay types.

1440s

- Johann Gutenberg invents the mechanical movable-type printing press in Europe, revolutionizing
print.

15th-16th Century

- The Gutenberg press spreads across Europe, fueling the Renaissance and Reformation.

17th Century

- Newspapers begin to emerge as regular publications, spreading information widely.

18th Century

- Steam-powered printing presses are introduced, increasing efficiency and volume of printing.

19th Century

- The rotary press is invented, enabling mass production of books, newspapers, and magazines.

20th Century

- Offset printing becomes dominant; digital printing and photocopying technologies are developed.

21st Century

- Digital and 3D printing technology redefine publishing, personalized printing, and manufacturing.

Evaluation Rubrics
1. Presentation
- Clarity of the timeline, organization, and neatness.
2. Content
- Relevance, inclusion of key milestones, and comprehensiveness.
3. Accuracy
- Historical correctness and precise descriptions of events.

You might also like