What is Movable Type Printing?

Movable Type Printing is a technological development dated to around 1040 CE in the field of communication.

Movable Type Printing (1040 CE) — History and Significance

First appeared:: 1040 CE
Category:: Communication
Developed by:: Southern Song Dynasty

Movable Type Printing first appeared around 1040 CE, developed within Southern Song Dynasty. Explore where and when it emerged on the interactive map.

Prerequisite technologies

Invention of Paper · 105 CE

Technologies it enabled

Gutenberg Printing Press · 1440 CE

Frequently asked questions

What is Movable Type Printing?: Movable Type Printing is a technological development dated to around 1040 CE in the field of communication.
When did Movable Type Printing appear?: 1040 CE
Which civilization developed Movable Type Printing?: Southern Song Dynasty