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About the Course

This intensive survey examines four pivotal eras in the History of Western Graphic Design, tracing the evolution of visual communication from the Industrial Revolution through the mid-20th century. While the global history of design is vast, this course focuses specifically on the Euro-American narrative to illustrate how mass production and Western modernist principles established the foundations of today’s professional design standards. Students will analyze how the relationship between words and pictures shifted across social, political, and technological contexts in Europe and the United States. By investigating the works of innovative Western groups—from the Victorian era to the Bauhaus and American Modernism—learners develop a technical and conceptual toolkit to inform their own contemporary practice. This course is an essential foundation for emerging designers seeking to understand the specific historical forces that shaped the "modern" aesthetic and its subsequent radical reactions....

Top reviews

SH

Jul 20, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The lectures were interesting and I have a better understanding of design styles and their influences. I enjoyed completing the assignments too. Thank you!

LP

Sep 13, 2020

It was extremely educational and helpful for me to learn design from its earliest forms up to the modern era that are all applicable for use in contemporary design forms and factors.

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By ben

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Mar 10, 2019

Great look into graphic design and how history affects design.

By Valentina C

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Oct 6, 2016

Great course! Interesting & very well put together. Thank you!

By Jayni M ( L M D

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Mar 11, 2017

Eloquent and inspiring. You'll want to read more on your own.

By Karuppasamy P

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Mar 25, 2025

Elaborate and extensive course on history of graphic design.

By Deleted A

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Aug 8, 2019

one of the most interesting courses I have ever took part!!

By Nath W

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Jul 20, 2022

Apaixonada pelo curso e pela professora! Aprendi muito!!!!

By MPearsall

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent material, resources, and instruction. Thank you.

By Smruti A P

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Sep 30, 2020

Wonderful course! Learned a lot from the history of design

By Ashley S L

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Jan 21, 2025

The classes were thoroughly explained and i learned a lot

By 08_K.Harika

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Jan 28, 2021

great insight on ideas from the history of graphic design

By Maike W

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Oct 6, 2016

Really informative and interestingly conveyed. Thank you.

By Tatiana M

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Jun 17, 2019

A very informative course with plenty of great examples.

By Ampol A

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Dec 26, 2017

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By Daniela S

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Apr 9, 2020

Muy interesante aprender un poco de historia del diseño

By Supriya R

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Jan 2, 2020

Loved taking this course! Was explained extremely well.

By Yamini S N

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Dec 29, 2022

Learned a new things on the history of graphic design.

By Andres F Z P

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Jan 19, 2021

It is good to know where and how the basics were done.

By Angel D M G

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Apr 4, 2020

Great, but some problems with low audio in some videos

By Maya R

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May 21, 2019

Very nice overview over the history of graphic design!

By Joel A (

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Sep 8, 2016

This course is superb! Thank you for offering it here.

By Peter S

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Aug 7, 2016

Love the class a lot of great information and history.

By Albert N

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Dec 6, 2022

Everyone should take some time and study this course.

By Ramón A R

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Feb 11, 2022

An excellent course, valuable content, I recommend it

By Vlada S

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Aug 2, 2020

Great course! I enjoyed it so much, very interesting.

By TUĞBA A

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Jul 30, 2020

Thank you for giving us another aspect of this field.