until this era type had been designed to serve one purpose only. That purpose was to be used for long stretches of texts, for books. However, with the invention of mechanical technology and major innovations in printing technology (e.g. the Steam Press, 1814), advertisers in particular were looking for a type that stood out from crowd. They wanted a type that yelled, look at me! Thus was born the display face—type for use at large sizes, for short bursts of copy. Those posters were a riot of…
Open my eyes, I don’t remember how many times I open my eyes, this time my soul seems get into the body of a black adult, who is around twenty six years old. This is beautiful Sunday, and I am walking to the café after work. While I walks through the corner, accidently knocks down a female. Follow my eyesight, I see a pretty girl, which really makes the heart is beating strongly. I immediately help her up. As the apology, I invite her to have dinner with me, and we have a nice dinner together,…
enlightening time by historians. This is debated because not all people were the same, most were ignorant and few gain and spread knowledge. Most importantly when the Renaissance began, ignorance faded away over time with machines like the printing press, literacy and education spreading, and humanism evaluating religion and medieval life; also people like Desiderus Erasmus, Ferdinand…
From the time of 1450 to 1600, Europe saw an expansion and adjustment in the centralization and expansion of state powers. With only a few number of powerhouse nations in Europe at this time, the ability to broaden borders and affect society as a whole became a feat due to the scientific revolution. Particularly, newfound technology for exploration, the spread of ideas, and stronger armies became a catalyst for the expansion of states in Europe from the second half of the fifteenth century into…
This printing press allowed for more flexibility in what could be printed and how fast that item could be printed in large. With this new printing press he printed out his first Bible in 1455. This lead many things to occur in the Reformation. With his mass producible Bible more people could get their hands on their religious book.…
While protecting children is an important thing society has to take on, some believe that internet censorship for children can lead to oppressing the people of a nation. Since internet is something that is hard to regulate it becomes a bit of chore when deciding how to protect children. Government can use these regulations as a mask and in reality use them to oppress. Especially totalitarian governments like China, Russia, and Iran. Lawrence Strickling, the US Department of Commerce Assistant…
Many Americans lack the motivation to engage in any form of physical activity. In fact, 27.5 percent of the United States population is considered to be obese, and 25.3 percent of the population in sedentary (“2014 Annual Report”). According to Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents (6-17 years old) are supposed to get 60 minutes or more of daily moderate intensity physical activity (“Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans”). They should get at least three days…
Postman’s overarching idea is that the television has changed not only the way in which news is presented to the public, but also that it has changed the very way we think. Although his book has two parts, I would like to divide it into three. First, Postman writes about the nature of information and how it relates to both the medium that is conveying it and the audience that is receiving it. Next, Postman takes us through a brief history of the multiple revolutions in communication as well as…
are currently in the process of preparing for next year’s special exhibition. Each year, the museum displays an exhibit which has had a significant impact on human history. An object rich in history and culture would be Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press. This object was the invention that historians consider brought civilization to an entirely new level of technological advancement (contrary to how insignificant it may seem). This change is often compared to when humans discovered iron which…
Research of “Censorship: Should Language be censored?” Censorship in America is an ongoing debate in today’s society. Many argue there is too much taking place, while others argue we don’t do enough to control it. In this essay we will examine censorship from four different perspectives. Has censorship gone too far, or have we let it go too far already, is the question? We as Americans love our freedom. When we are restricted, only then do we feel violated. But as a society do we not need…