Analysis Of Johannes Gutenberg's Printing Press

To whom it may concern. I am an exhibition planner for the Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa and we are currently in the process of preparing for next year’s special Exhibition. An object rich in history and culture would be Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press. This objectwas the invention that historians consider changed how civilization evolved. This change is oftencompared to when humans discovered iron which ended the Neolithic Era (new stone age) and entered the Age of Empire (also known as the Iron Age). Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press that revolutionized society by making books readily cheaper and available during the Renaissance period when there was a pressure on the members of society to purse higher education and to become well-versed in subjects such as science, literature, mathematics and music.

Johannes Gutenberg was a German inventor who was born in Mainz, Germany in 1398.

Mainz was a city known for its metalwork (such as jewellery, coins, etc). People from different

Continents would travel there to purchase these goods. Gutenberg himself had taken up the

Craft of metalwork in his youth. During this period, there were few conveniences that only the

Wealthy could afford. There was a great divide between the

It is a representation of the evolution of human society from the beginning of the Renaissance until now. Without its creation, other very important technologies to our modern world would not have been created. Many are not fully aware of the importance of the printing press and this would be a great way to educate them. The exhibit could be advertised very well also! The museum will use catch phrases such as “The Modern Era: Origins”. The museum, and the government itself could make a substantially large amount of revenue from this amazing exhibit if it receives