Evolution Of Communication
Our Way of Speaking Throughout History
Cave Drawings
Appeared around 30,000 BC
Were murals painted of cave walls that depicted their lifestyle
Were murals painted of cave walls that depicted their lifestyle
Pictograms
9,000 BC was the first time pictograms appeared
A picture that represented an idea or object
A picture that represented an idea or object
Writing
It first appeared around 2,700 BC
A sequence of letters that make words that when put together make phrases on surfaces
A sequence of letters that make words that when put together make phrases on surfaces
Alphabet
- First appeared in 1,700 BC
- Our set of letters and symbols that represent our language
The Printing Press
- Invented by Johann Gutenburg in 1450
- Allowed for quick printing of books and articles
Citations
Rawich. Cave Painting In Punyee Island, Phang Nga, Thailand Stock Photo. 2011. Free Digital Photos. Web. 22 July 2014.
Kanate. Eco Icons Set. 2013. Free Digital Photos. Web. 22 July 2014.
Balaraman, Arvind. Pencil. 2010. Free Digital Photos. Web. 22 July 2014.
Noppasinw. Rose Flower Alphabet. 2014. Free Digital Photos. Web. 22 July 2014.
Takomabibelot. Screw Printing Press in a British Library Hallway. 2008. London. Flickr. Web. 22 July 2014.