Pictorial timeline of graphic design from origins to the graphic revolution of the 19th Century.

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.

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.

Read a critical analysis of the history of American advertising and graphic design during the early 20th century. Includes samples.

Learn the story of modern PostScript technology and its impact on the publishing industry.

Exhibition showcasing Futurism's innovative uses of typography and graphic design, from the years 1909-1944.

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.