Excess, Enlightenment and Revolution1600-1800
North America
Stephen Daye, a British locksmith, set up the first printery of the North American colonies in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1639.
The first publication was “The Whole Booke of Psalms”, following the established tradition of publishing religious tracts to ensure sales.
By 1775 there were 50 print shops in the 13 North American colonies.
Copperplate engravings also became very popular, as newspaper- and book illustrations, as handbills and as affordable art for private homes
Find and show examples of:
1. Handbills
Handbills are small handwritten advertisement or notice.
Stephen Daye, a British locksmith, set up the first printery of the North American colonies in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1639.
The first publication was “The Whole Booke of Psalms”, following the established tradition of publishing religious tracts to ensure sales.
By 1775 there were 50 print shops in the 13 North American colonies.
Copperplate engravings also became very popular, as newspaper- and book illustrations, as handbills and as affordable art for private homes
Find and show examples of:
1. Handbills
Handbills are small handwritten advertisement or notice.
2. Newspapers
18th century American newspaper.
18th century American newspaper.
3. Political propaganda
The Netherlands prospered as a seafaring and mercantile nation during the 17th century. Books printed in Dutch, English, French, German and Latin were printed and exported throughout Europe.
The types designed by the great Dutch designer and punch cutter Christoffel van Dyck at this time were in continues use until 1810.
Find one example of Dutch printed matter of this period
“Tangling the Bees”
The types designed by the great Dutch designer and punch cutter Christoffel van Dyck at this time were in continues use until 1810.
Find one example of Dutch printed matter of this period
“Tangling the Bees”
Research the Rococo style:
Graphic arts:
Graphic arts:
Painting
Fashion
Architecture
Furniture design.
Examples of 20th-21st century design influenced by Rococo
The French Revolution
The bloody revolt against the monarchy also led to a rejection of its lush designs and to a return to classical ideals. In the forefront of this was Giambattista Bodoni, the son of a poor printer in Northern Italy, who developed a system of interchangeable fonts which heralded mass production and the machine age. It became known as the ‘Modern style”
He published 345 books, mostly new editions of Greek and Roman classics, as well as a two-volume Manual of Type.
Illustrations/pamphlets/handbills from the French revolution
Handbill
The bloody revolt against the monarchy also led to a rejection of its lush designs and to a return to classical ideals. In the forefront of this was Giambattista Bodoni, the son of a poor printer in Northern Italy, who developed a system of interchangeable fonts which heralded mass production and the machine age. It became known as the ‘Modern style”
He published 345 books, mostly new editions of Greek and Roman classics, as well as a two-volume Manual of Type.
Illustrations/pamphlets/handbills from the French revolution
Handbill
Illustrations
Pamphlets
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Is the Cartesian grid used in Graphic design today?
The Cartesian grid is use to create correct perspective and measurements in designs. It’s used to create 3d modelling in computer safe ware.
Is the Cartesian grid used in Graphic design today?
The Cartesian grid is use to create correct perspective and measurements in designs. It’s used to create 3d modelling in computer safe ware.
The Illuminated printing of William Blake.
William Blake, (1757-1827) was an artist, poet and visionary. His integrated letterforms and hand coloured prints influenced 19th century Romanticism, expressionism, Art Noveau and abstract art.
Example of Blake's illustrated poems
William Blake, (1757-1827) was an artist, poet and visionary. His integrated letterforms and hand coloured prints influenced 19th century Romanticism, expressionism, Art Noveau and abstract art.
Example of Blake's illustrated poems
How were graphic arts used for commercial purposes and political propaganda?
Graphic design was used in political propaganda to encourage and manipulate citizens as to why they should vote, fight or help support the government. The information could be true or false but the idea is for the message to emotionally connect to its viewers.