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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 Roger V

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Mar 25, 2024

Excellent lectures, assignments and tests

By Haidar A

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Jan 30, 2021

super helpful and relevant to all levels

By Laura H

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Jun 19, 2020

Enthusiastic teachers and solid material

By Justyna B

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Sep 5, 2019

Very interesting and informative course!

By Chris M

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Mar 12, 2021

Great teachers and interesting topics!

By Thiruvikraman S (

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Oct 2, 2019

REALLY HELPFUL AND ENLIGHTENING COURSE

By Rebecca K

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Aug 29, 2016

Very informative and full of fun facts

By Жания М

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Jan 11, 2024

course was amazing!!! Thanks Coursera

By Stewart G

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Aug 8, 2020

Well taught and valuable information.

By Muhammad U

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Feb 18, 2020

I would really recommend this course!

By Rinzn J

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Aug 19, 2016

its really an awesome course for all.

By Daniel D

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Jul 11, 2016

Great course!! Thank you, Coursera!!!

By David K

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May 12, 2021

very informative and inspirational.

By Demion C

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Apr 23, 2020

wonderful class! thank you so much.

By Israel T

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Oct 5, 2016

I definitely recommend this course!

By Irene A S A

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May 19, 2020

Very educational and enlightening.

By jose m m

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Apr 27, 2020

Muy bueno , altamente recomendable

By drewmunro

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Mar 20, 2017

An excellent intro to the subject.

By Monali K

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Jul 30, 2020

Nice course and wonderful trainer

By Annabel M

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Jul 10, 2020

Incredible course. So interesting

By maria K

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Oct 22, 2017

i love history of graphic design!

By Utku K

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Aug 17, 2016

Very nice and illuminating course

By Ella H

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Jun 8, 2020

Enjoyable course! Learned lots.

By Aadit S

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Mar 15, 2017

amazing course great teachers !

By hari

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Nov 7, 2016

Great course!! very insightful!