Posters American Style
- View major posters from the last century. Learn about their design, printing and historical impact on culture. Includes audio. Collection by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/posters/

The Italian Futurist Book
- Exhibition showcasing Futurism's innovative uses of typography and graphic design, from the years 1909-1944.
- http://www.colophon.com/gallery/futurism/

The Art of Persuasion: American Graphic Design Comes of Age
- Read a critical analysis of the history of American advertising and graphic design during the early 20th century. Includes samples.
- http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA99/piazza/portfolio/adweb/

Timeline for Graphic Design History
- View a timeline of significant events from the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 1820's to the use of web browsers in the 1990's.
- http://www.mkgraphic.com/basic.html

Parkland College - GDS 131 Graphic Design History
- Review an online course given by Parkland College's Fine & Applied Arts Department in Champaign, Illinois. Survey 12 major graphic styles since 1890. Includes timeline and links to influential designers.
- http://virtual.parkland.edu/gds/131/