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Mid-century modern (MCM) is a design movement that emerged roughly between the 1940s and 1970s, and it’s known for its clean lines, functional forms, and the belief that good design should be simple ...

The origins of type and typography -- From Gutenberg to Bodoni -- 1. The nineteenth century: an expanding field. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of urban mass culture : New technologies ; ...