WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As one of the Four Great Inventions in ancient China, movable-type printing technique was invented during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1041-1048 AD).

Detailed explanation-2: -Johannes Gutenberg, in full Johann Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg, (born 14th century, Mainz [Germany]-died probably February 3, 1468, Mainz), German craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type.

Detailed explanation-3: -The concept of moveable type was invented by Bi Sheng in 1041. He relief-cut Chinese symbols into porcelain clay that was then kiln-fired. The individual symbols could be arranged to spell out a message that would then be dipped in ink and printed onto silk.

Detailed explanation-4: -Woodblock printing involves carving the characters onto a wooden board, then brushing ink onto the board, and pressing the paper onto it. Entire pages were carved on separate pieces of wood.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Chinese invention of moveable type did not significantly impact Chinese society. Three hundred years later in Europe, Gutenberg’s development of moveable type revolutionized the Western world.