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Art has a very broad meaning and can mean something entirely different for everyone, people use to express what they feel or share their views or likes and dislikes. Censorship takes that away from the artists, and censoring art is something that takes away people's first amendment right. There are certain art pieces that people may find offensive when it comes to the persons personal beliefs or morals. Art does have its way of provoking people with certain emotions whether they are good or…

After the signing of the Constitution, the role of the press increased as time went on. It became easier for citizens to get information because technology was advancing. The printing press had already been invented but there were advancements made to make the machine more efficient. It became power driven making it easier to print more in a smaller amount of time. Offset printing became popular for books and magazines so that they could be in color. By 1950, the internet came along and…

The Printing press started an era of education and freedom, starting in Mainz, Germany with its creator Gutenberg. The Printing press was the first mechanical printing system that allowed the general public, and even the lower classes, access to books. Locations of the printing press boomed from 1471 to 1500 showing all of the information being spread in different locations. (DOC A) Due to the printing press, many changes and new discoveries were able to happen. Two important consequences of the…

Taking your AP Composition English class has been a frightening yet successful challenge. Personally I have always struggled with the English language since it is not my native language. Freshman year I was denied into the honors English program as was the case sophomore year. In my college prep classes I noticed I was not making any noticeable gains, so that was when I realized I had to challenge myself by taking your course. The rumors stated by current seniors made the class seem impossible.…

Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 1450s. The printing press printed books faster so that ideas spread throughout the scientific revolution. The printing press had a significant impact on the scientific revolution because it allowed scientists access to more information from previous knowledge and it allowed scientists the ability to publish their ideas for other scientists. Scientists had access to get knowledge from previous findings because of the printing press. In "Isaac…

King Coulis XV. It is satisfying to be invented in order to solve a problem for all different kinds of people. I have changed through the years to become easier to use and lighter. My popularity increased as people used more paper. I come in small models and large models. My body can be plastic or metal and I come in many colors. My most popular color is black. Little metal “U” shape prices help me to do my work. I can be electronic or manual. You need to be careful with the…

Printmaking is an art form that involves the creation of a master piece of artwork from which multiple images are made. These prints are considered original works of art even though they can exist in multiples. This art is one of the oldest forms of art in the world. Historically, printmaking was used to spread religious ideas or images. The process originated in China at around 105 A.D. but it did not gain more use in Europe until around the mid-15th century. Printmaking today is practiced as…

run, apart from my lack of physical endurance or stamina.I was the victim of their constant harassment, and my mind could not help wonder why. Was it jealousy? Envy, perhaps? But the question was what was there to be jealous or envious of? A small frame, long legs accompanied by dark hair being constantly pinned up due to its length. My only complex feature are my eyes; that can flicker from brown to green in an instant. . Many have complimented…

Before Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, people were at the mercy of the church. The Catholic Church ruled over the people of Europe. They used their religious authority to tell people how they were supposed to live and governed the people by not allowing them to have a say. With the invention of the printing press, Martin Luther led the establishment of the Protestant Reformation by questioning the church and its authority. Scribes were only able to copy religious text by hand and…

Tugboat Printshop is owned by Pennsylvanian husband and wife team Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth and they are woodblock master craftsmen. Together they produce original, extremely detailed woodblock prints. Each print that is created from a woodblock is unique. Their style that they use is very intricate with elaborate designs and shapes that add texture to the medium. I really enjoy all of their artwork but I am drawn to the Moth that is pictured below. It measures 16 x 21 inches. Woodblock…