Johannes Gutenberg
Definition
Johannes Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, inventor, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe with his mechanical movable-type printing technology.
Analogy
Think about Steve Jobs introducing iPhone which revolutionized how we use phones today - similarly Gutenberg revolutionized how information was shared through his invention.
Related terms
Movable Type: The system and technology of printing that uses movable components to reproduce elements of a document (usually individual letters or punctuation).
Typography: The art or procedure of arranging type or processing data and printing from it.
Ink Technology: Gutenberg also made advancements in ink technology, creating a special oil-based ink that would adhere well to his metal type.
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- What limits Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press as a historical source for studying literacy rates during the Renaissance?
- What would likely have been the impact on the development of the Northern Renaissance if Johannes Gutenberg had not invented movable type printing?
- In what century did Johannes Gutenberg invent his version of moveable type for a printing press?
- Why is Johannes Gutenberg often associated with the Renaissance period in European history?
- How did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press impact religious practices during this era?
- In which year was Johannes Gutenberg's printing press invented, playing a significant role in spreading Renaissance ideas?
- What instrument did Johannes Gutenberg invent that significantly contributed to the spread of ideas during the Northern Renaissance?
- When was the printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg?
- What book did Johannes Gutenberg first produce using his new technology?
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