FAQ About The Role of Printmaking in Cultural History
What role did printmaking play in the Protestant Reformation?
The Protestant Reformation greatly benefited from printmaking. Martin Luther's 95 Theses were reproduced and distributed widely, thanks to the printing press, reaching a vast audience throughout Europe. The ease with which pamphlets, books, and religious texts could be disseminated enabled the rapid spread of Reformation ideas, challenging the Catholic Church's authority and reshaping religious practices and beliefs.
