THE EVOLUTION OF PRINTING
A JOURNEY OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL PROGRESS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32972/dms.2024.005Keywords:
ancient writing, papyrus, Guttenberg, stencils, hieroglyphs, primitive methods, printing presses, modern printing technologiesAbstract
The history of printing is a captivating narrative that has significantly influenced the dissemination of knowledge and the development of human society. This article explores the prehistory of literacy, the emergence of writing systems, the tools used before the invention of printing, and the profound impact of Johannes Gutenberg's movable type printing press. It also discusses the challenges faced by printing technology over the centuries, the role of digitalization, and the enduring value of traditional printing.
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