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.
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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Subjects (1)
AP World History: Modern
Study guides (3)
AP European History - 1.4 Printing
AP European History - 2.1 Contextualizing 16th and 17th-Century Challenges and Developments
AP European History - 2.3 Protestant Reform Continues
Practice Questions (9)
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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