Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg: The Father of Modern Printing Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1393/1406 – February 3, 1468) was a German goldsmith, printer, and inventor who revolutionized the world with his invention of movable type printing press. While the concept of printing existed prior to Gutenberg's work, particularly in East Asia, his innovations dramatically improved speed, efficiency, and affordability, ushering in an unprecedented era of infor…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Johannes Gutenberg's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Johannes Gutenberg's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.