Embedded Files
Aidan Q.
Introduction
The Italian Renaissance was a period in time where many innovations in science, art, and philosophy were made. One of the most important inventions to come out of this era was the printing press. The printing press was a revolutionary innovation that had many lasting impacts on society. Before the printing press was invented, books, newspapers, and religious texts were all written by hand. This made books harder to get which harmed education and society as a whole. After its arrival in renaissance Italy all texts could be mass produced. Life was forever changed by the invention of the printing press.
Origin of the Printing Press
The Printing Press arrived in Italy in the 1400's. It was originally invented around 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany. Starting from Germany, the printing press quickly spread across Europe through many different trade routes. Merchants then brought the printing press to Italy when it was already flourishing during it's renaissance.
How the Printing Press Changed Education
The printing press forever changed education in the Italian Renaissance. Printing allowed for the mass production of books which lowered the costs of books dramatically. Schools had more books to help teach how to read and write. Literacy rates were much higher after the invention of the printing press. The printing press also changed other forms of education. Business education was also heavily impacted by the printing press. More standardized business practices made merchants and salesmen more consistent across Italy making the economy have a stronger structure. The printing press made many strides in the advancement of education.
How Printing Press Changed Communication
The spread of information in Renaissance Italy would not have been the same without the arrival of the printing press. The printing press allowed Italy to mass produce texts like newspapers. Newspapers made it so citiznes could easily acces information regarding current events. There was more coverage on events going on in the world because the printing press could print newspapers, books, and articles for everyone to read and get a copy of. The spread of religion was also changed by the printing press. One of the first things printed was an edition of the Bible. The printing of religious texts made religious texts more accesible to citizens, making printing a staple of many peoples lives.
Other Resources
The Printing Press In Renaissance Italy
If you want a more in depth explanation of the printing press this website is a great place to go. You can learn even more about the far and wide impacts the printing press had on Renaissance Italy.
This website gives a straight forward explanation in the history and use of the printing press in a organized chronological order.
Can you get a third link? - Abigail
Page updated
Report abuse