Thirty centuries of graphic design

the long version

An illustrated survey of the graphic arts from the cave paintings of Southern Europe to the sophisticated images of today. The information is organized by time periods showing how graphic design parallels and mirrors historical and cultural events. Each section gives general historical information and reviews the fine arts, graphic arts and other cultural developments in context. By listing important dates and establishing a chronological sequence of cultural developments a framework is established for landmarks of graphic design history. The author, James Craig has published four books on graphic design , including "Designing With Type" and "Graphic Design Career Guide".