11 März 618 Jahr - Wood Block Printing 618AD - China

Beschreibung:

Originated in China (this date is debatable) . This simple printing method consisted of applying ink carefully to a block of wood using a knife or chisel which would create a pattern or symbol. This method is one of the earliest printing techniques acting as a foundation to how we use and know printing today

Diamond Sutra is printed making it officially the first full length book featuring patterns and symbols