History of Graphic Design: Pictorial timeline of graphic design from origins to the graphic revolution of the 19th Century.
Parkland College - GDS 131 Graphic Design History: Review an online course given by Parkland College's Fine & Applied Arts Department in Champaign, Illinois. Survey 12 major graphic styles since 1890. Includes timeline and links to influential designers.
Posters American Style: View major posters from the last century. Learn about their design, printing and historical impact on culture. Includes audio. Collection by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The Art of Persuasion: American Graphic Design Comes of Age: Read a critical analysis of the history of American advertising and graphic design during the early 20th century. Includes samples.
The History of PostScript: Learn the story of modern PostScript technology and its impact on the publishing industry.
The Italian Futurist Book: Exhibition showcasing Futurism's innovative uses of typography and graphic design, from the years 1909-1944.
Timeline for Graphic Design History: View a timeline of significant events from the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 1820's to the use of web browsers in the 1990's.