The Renaissance was a period of drastic change which brought about new innovations. A technological innovation, the printing press, was among these new ideas. We read newspapers, books, and see advertisements daily without considering where any of it originated. Well, it all started with the printing press. This essay will discuss the origins, the evolution, and the impact the printing press has had on todays society. The printing press originated in the early 15th century in Germany. It was a combination of already existing various techniques to make the first moveable metal type; a milestone in its development. Techniques were combined from China and Korea. Erasmus provided the idea behind it, however, Johann Gutenberg acknowledged its
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Including the spread of knowledge through books and documents, information through newspapers, pamphlets and magazines, and the increase in education and literacy. The printing press abolished hand copying and introduced mass copying. Mass copying of various education materials contributed to the intellectual and social development of man kind. The religious fields of knowledge were shaken as the bible was the most popular mass copied material by the printing press. It was manufactured in stupendous numbers which created religious conflict. The population could now establish a personal relationship with God without the help of the Catholic church by simply reading the bible and interpreting it in their own ways. Loosening the Catholic churches grip on society allowed for more diverse ideas to flourish. Another advantage the printing press brought among human activity was the decrease of class stratification. Producing mass copies made knowledge and information accessible to any and every social class. We still apply the mass copied and replicated historical books to our lives for educational purposes. However, these books can now be accessed digitally on the computer. This makes the information easily accessible and unlimited. Unfortunately, as a result, the printer is not as crucial anymore as it once was due to digital storage and the online web. The printing press affected organizations in a positive way as they enabled a large amount of publicity and advertisement within newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and
Including the spread of knowledge through books and documents, information through newspapers, pamphlets and magazines, and the increase in education and literacy. The printing press abolished hand copying and introduced mass copying. Mass copying of various education materials contributed to the intellectual and social development of man kind. The religious fields of knowledge were shaken as the bible was the most popular mass copied material by the printing press. It was manufactured in stupendous numbers which created religious conflict. The population could now establish a personal relationship with God without the help of the Catholic church by simply reading the bible and interpreting it in their own ways. Loosening the Catholic churches grip on society allowed for more diverse ideas to flourish. Another advantage the printing press brought among human activity was the decrease of class stratification. Producing mass copies made knowledge and information accessible to any and every social class. We still apply the mass copied and replicated historical books to our lives for educational purposes. However, these books can now be accessed digitally on the computer. This makes the information easily accessible and unlimited. Unfortunately, as a result, the printer is not as crucial anymore as it once was due to digital storage and the online web. The printing press affected organizations in a positive way as they enabled a large amount of publicity and advertisement within newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and