Lithography by Alois Senefelder (Germany — 1796) — Questions and answers

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What new printing process did Alois Senefelder invent around 1796?

Choices

  1. A new way to write sheet music.
  2. A revolutionary printing process called lithography. ✓
  3. A method for cleaning soot from hands.
  4. A faster technique for engraving pictures.

Answer: A revolutionary printing process called lithography.

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What did Senefelder's mother compare his invention to, from something Archimedes said?

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  1. A simple playbill.
  2. A bustling tent.
  3. A lever that could move the world. ✓
  4. A focused effort.

Answer: A lever that could move the world.

From page 3

Why did Herr Schmidt want to partner with Senefelder?

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  1. To learn how to make lithography himself.
  2. To get better materials for his tent.
  3. To use lithography to advertise the Meteor Shower Carnival. ✓
  4. To become a famous printer.

Answer: To use lithography to advertise the Meteor Shower Carnival.

From page 4

What kind of pictures did Senefelder print for the Meteor Shower Carnival posters?

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  1. Pictures of meteor dust and rocks.
  2. Vibrant images of acrobats, fortune tellers, and the celestial spectacle. ✓
  3. Simple laundry lists.
  4. Maps of the carnival grounds.

Answer: Vibrant images of acrobats, fortune tellers, and the celestial spectacle.

From page 5

Who visited the carnival to see Senefelder's lithographic process firsthand?

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  1. Senefelder's mother.
  2. Herr Schmidt, the carnival leader.
  3. Johann Anton André, a local printer. ✓
  4. A boy pointing at an acrobat poster.

Answer: Johann Anton André, a local printer.

From page 6

What new things did Senefelder start printing using lithography as it became more popular?

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  1. Laundry lists and crayon drawings.
  2. Carnival tickets and menus.
  3. Maps, musical scores, and books. ✓
  4. Posters of acrobats only.

Answer: Maps, musical scores, and books.

From page 8

What was the lasting impact of Alois Senefelder's lithography?

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  1. It only helped the Meteor Shower Carnival.
  2. It made art more accessible and paved the way for modern printing. ✓
  3. It made Herr Schmidt cry.
  4. It allowed Senefelder to give simple smiles.

Answer: It made art more accessible and paved the way for modern printing.

From page 9

How is Alois Senefelder's invention remembered today?

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  1. As a simple idea that was quickly forgotten.
  2. As a crude printing method only used for carnival posters.
  3. As a fundamental part of printing worldwide that inspires artists. ✓
  4. As just a faint echo from the past.

Answer: As a fundamental part of printing worldwide that inspires artists.

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