Art History
History of Paper
Its development began with early writing surfaces such as papyrus, followed by the emergence of true paper in ancient China. Over centuries, papermaking spread through East Asia, Central Asia, the Islamic world, Europe, and the Americas.
Paper is one of the most influential materials in human history.
Its development began with early writing surfaces such as papyrus, followed by the emergence of true paper in ancient China. Over centuries, papermaking spread through East Asia, Central Asia, the Islamic world, Europe, and the Americas.
Each stage introduced important innovations, from fibre pulping and water-powered mills to watermarks, mechanical printing, continuous papermaking machines, wood pulp, and acid-free archival paper.
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