Printing in East Asia originated from the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 CE) in China, evolving from ink rubbings made on paper or cloth from texts on stone tables used during the Han. Printing is considered one of the Four Great Inventions of China that spread throughout the world. A specific type of printing called mechanical woodblock printing on paper started in China during the …

The History of East Asia generally encompasses the histories of China, Korea, Japan, and Mongolia from prehistoric times to the present. East Asia is not a uniform term and each of its countries has a different national history, but scholars maintain that the region is also characterized by a distinct pattern of historical development. This is evident in the …

Jan 05, 2017 · But no matter the region, this unique skill became an important contributor to creative typography and paintings alike. An example of Korean calligraphy. Conclusion. Asia, with all its vast lands and history, still stands as a significant contributor to the arts even today.