History

Posters American Style - 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.
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/posters/

The Italian Futurist Book - Exhibition showcasing Futurism's innovative uses of typography and graphic design, from the years 1909-1944.
http://www.colophon.com/gallery/futurism/

Parkland College - GDS 131 Graphic Design History - Review an online course given by the college's Fine and Applied Arts Department in Champaign, Illinois. Survey twelve major graphic styles since 1890. Includes timeline and links to influential designers.
http://gds.parkland.edu/gds/131/

The History of PostScript - Learn the story of modern PostScript technology and its impact on the publishing industry.
http://www.prepressure.com/postscript/basics/history

Timeline for Graphic Design History - 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.
http://www.mkgraphic.com/basic.html

The Art of Persuasion: American Graphic Design Comes of Age - Read a critical analysis of the history of American advertising and graphic design during the early 20th century. Includes samples.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA99/piazza/portfolio/adweb/