Graphic design started off rock and cave art, these were designs of animals by the primitive people in the Chauvinist Cave, in the south of France. These were drawn earlier than 30,000 BC.
In ancients times graphic design was used on pottery and ceramics for decoration.
Mondrian's minimalism revolutions was the use of simple geometric compositions with the use of three basic colours, blue, yellow and red.
Logos and trademarks are distinctive signs or indicators used by an individual or a company to identity a product or service.
Astronomical, statistical and scientific charts are becoming increasingly more important in modern society. Computer software can transform data into charts, graphs and statistics.
Modern graphics and industrial design is the basic commercial design.
Print and design industry. Although handmade posters existed before, they were mainly used for government announcements, William Caxton started a printing company and produced the first printing poster, an advertising poster.
Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal. This technique was invented by Daniel Hopfer.
Comics and graphic novels. Graphic design constitutes the main foundation of comics and also plays a crucial role in conveying various narratives trough line drawings and colouring scheme.
Today graphic design has made its way into all aspects of modern life. Modern architecture has been influenced by graphics.
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