Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution began in England between 1760 and 1840. This Era saw a change in the economy and society. This change was brought about by energy which converted the agricultural society to an industrial one. Before  the steam engine the first source of energy was produced by animals and human power. By the end of the 19th century the energy increased by far due to the power of steam.
In the last 30 years of the century engines that worked with electricity and gasoline increased production. Factories were developing manufacturing new materials like iron and steel. Cities began to expand quickly and hundreds of people seeked work in factories. Politicians were no longer influenced by aristocrats but drew their attention towards capitalist manufactures, merchants and labourors.

Landowners were replaced by  capitalist who invested in machines which produced mass production thus creating a change in industry. Costs were lowered, merchandise was cheaper more available and more abundant.

Graphics soon began to play a main part in the marketing of this industry. Although many workers were employed by these factories, wages were many times miserable working hours were long and living conditions were horrendous. They often suffered shutdowns and loss of jobs due to economic panics or depressions.
Though this new industry brought along hardships with it, it saw the growth of middle class. Further more the industrial age began to influence materialism amongst people and human values were losing their priority. Hoever equality among humans empowered public education and literacy amongst the working class. Graphic communications increased in its importance. Unit costs were decreased in technology and printed production increased. This availability and demand brought about the era of the mass communication.

References:

Stearns, Peter N. (1998). The Industrial Revolution in World History. Westview Press