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What is writing?
What is writing?
Any conventional system of marks or signs that represents the utterances of a language.
What is language?
What is language?
Communication of thoughts and feelings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
Why is writing important? (Select all that apply)
Why is writing important? (Select all that apply)
- It fosters our ability to ignore our ideas.
- It expresses who we are as people. (correct)
- It makes our thinking and learning visible and permanent. (correct)
- It helps refine our ideas to others and ourselves. (correct)
What is history?
What is history?
What does graphic design involve?
What does graphic design involve?
What were the purposes of cave paintings from Lascaux? (Select all that apply)
What were the purposes of cave paintings from Lascaux? (Select all that apply)
Where were the Angono Petroglyphs discovered?
Where were the Angono Petroglyphs discovered?
What is notable about the Mesopotamian writing system?
What is notable about the Mesopotamian writing system?
Sumer is located between the Tigris and __________ rivers.
Sumer is located between the Tigris and __________ rivers.
What types of information were recorded using cuneiform writing?
What types of information were recorded using cuneiform writing?
Study Notes
Writing
- Defined as a systematic representation of language through marks or signs, rendering language visible.
- Offers permanence compared to ephemeral nature of speech.
- Essential for expressing identity, making thought and learning visible, and refining ideas.
Language
- Communication method utilizing arbitrary signals, including voice, gestures, or written symbols.
Importance of Writing
- Crucial for personal expression and clarity of thought.
- Enhances ability to explain and refine ideas to oneself and others.
History
- A chronological account of past events covering social, political, and cultural dimensions.
Graphic Design
- The art and profession of arranging visual elements (typography, images, symbols, colors) to convey messages.
- Also referred to as "visual communications," highlighting its functional aspect in various media (books, ads, logos, websites).
Early Art Forms
- Cave paintings from Lascaux (circa 15,000-10,000 BCE) were utilitarian and ritualistic, not viewed as art.
- Utilitarian aspects focus on practicality; ritualistic elements are linked to religious ceremonies.
Angono Petroglyphs
- Discovered in 1965, considered the oldest known artworks in the Philippines.
- Located in Binangonan, Rizal, dating back to the third millennium BCE; features 127 figural carvings on volcanic tuff.
Origin of Writing
- Writing independently emerged in China, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia, with Mesopotamia's system being the earliest.
- Sumerian script, later known as cuneiform, dates back to 8000 BCE, with clear evidence after 3200 BCE.
Sumerian Civilization
- Located in the Fertile Crescent, between Tigris and Euphrates rivers; acknowledged as the creators of civilization.
- Innovations included advancements in language, governance, and architecture.
Cuneiform Writing
- Evolved from counting with clay tokens to more complex writing systems.
- Used for recording various types of information: temple activities, trade, personal letters, myths, and laws.
Notable Example
- Neo-Assyrian clay tablet features the "Flood Tablet" from the Epic of Gilgamesh, showcasing the historical significance of cuneiform in literature.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of writing, language, and graphic design. Understand the historic significance of written communication and its role in personal expression. This quiz delves into the evolution of art forms and the impact of visual arrangements in conveying messages.
