Week 2

Today in class we covered various methods of early printing. Such methods as the use of chisel and hammer, punch and mould and composing stick. More modern methods were also covered such as the rotary press, typewritter and the Lisa (first apple computer). In class we devlved into the design styles of the Victorian age which encompassed such aspects as arches, mixed fonts, decorative boards and symetrical layouts. The arts and crafts era was covered with the exploration of William Morris and how he influenced the arts and crafts movement. The Art Noveau movement was also explored briefly towrads the end of the class.