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The invention of the printing press impacted the world of art because it meant that images could be reproduced on a mass scale. This led to a significant increase in the amount of people who had access to art.
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Johan Gutenberg is usually accredited with the invention of the printing press. However, Korean movable type has been discovered as early as 900 AD, predating Johan's "invention" by more than a 500 years.Benedict Anderson has discussed the invention of the printing press making books widely available, leading to the demise of Latin as the lingua franca of the educated, leading to the rise of the vernacular and nationalism--giving birth to our current political framework of nation-states. See "Imagined Communities."
Printing press in 1446 by Guttenburg of Germany. This changed the world.
It was certainly one important invention, but not the only one.
Approximately 500 years passed between the invention of the printing press in the 15th century and the creation of the World Wide Web in the late 20th century.
He PRINTED them. He was the inventor of the letter press-type printing press. A major contribution to the world's technology, and early player in the industrial revolution. His invention changed the world. Prior to his invention, things had to be copied by hand. The printing press opened up literacy and education to the entire world. Incidentally, Germany still leads the world in printing technology, and produce the world's finest and most technically-advanced lithographic (and other) printing presses. Most notably the Heidelberg. Please see the link below for more info.
That's really impossible to say. The Renaissance was a gradual change. Two important events in the era would be the invention of the printing press and the discovery of the New World.
The printing press revolutionized communication by allowing for mass production of written material, fostering the spread of knowledge and ideas. Similarly, the invention of personal computers and the Internet transformed the way information is accessed and shared on a global scale, connecting people in ways never before possible. Each of these innovations has had a profound impact on society, reshaping how we communicate and interact with the world around us.
I would say the printing press, because it enabled books to be produced more rapidly and more affordably.
One of the most well-known books published during the invention of the printing press is the Gutenberg Bible, printed by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century. It is considered a landmark in the history of printing and many copies are still in existence today, making it one of the most sought-after and valuable books in the world.
The invention of the printing press allowed for the mass production of medical texts, which facilitated the sharing and dissemination of medical knowledge across regions. This led to the standardization of medical practices, increased access to information, and the establishment of medical schools and academies. Ultimately, the printing press played a key role in advancing medical knowledge and understanding during the Renaissance and beyond.