History of Graphic Design

The actual terminology surrounding graphic designers has come into being in the twentieth century.  However, there are many events that led up to graphic design that could be considered a part of the history of graphic design itself.  

Graphic design has its roots in the same rich cultural history of all art.  Art has been a part of cultures since before the written word.  The history of graphic design stems from these ancient beginnings.  The history of graphic design is, in a sense, the history of art and its applications and methods, as well as a history of graphic design reproduction techniques and technology.