HUM1020 FINAL; COMMUNICATION

By AlexaM27
  • 2700 BCE

    Development of Hieroglyphics

    Development of Hieroglyphics
    Hieroglyphics were one of the earliest writing systems. It allowed ancient Egyptians to document history, religion and daily life. Their use in tombs, temples, and government records shows the power of written language in communication.
  • Period: 2700 BCE to

    The Art of Communication

  • 2560 BCE

    The Great Pyramid of Giza

    The Great Pyramid of Giza
    The pyramid is a form of nonverbal communication, showcasing divine authority along with the power of the pharaoh.. while the hieroglyphics inside tell a story of the afterlife.
  • 2500 BCE

    The Clay Tablets of Ebla

    The Clay Tablets of Ebla
    These tablets were discovered in the city of Ebla, (modern Syria). They were written in Eblaite, a Semitic language and were known for one of the earliest diplomatic archives.
  • 1000 BCE

    I Ching [Book of Changes]

    I Ching [Book of Changes]
    This was a system of divination from the Chinese. It was a system based on symbols showing how meaning can be communicated without direct language.
  • 750 BCE

    Homer’s Odessey

    Homer’s Odessey
    Originally orally told epic poems, passed down many generations before being written. It tells a story about Odysseus and his struggles to communicate and to reunite with his family.
  • 350 BCE

    Aristotle’s Rhetoric

    Aristotle’s Rhetoric
    This is one of the first more structured break downs of persuasion, rhetoric and speech.
  • 196 BCE

    The Rosetta Stone

    The Rosetta Stone
    This was a huge key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. This gave the incredible ability to translate and understand the language.
  • 1000

    The Tale of Genji

    The Tale of Genji
    This is a novel about the courtly life in mid evil Japan. One of the more earlier novels showing how literature gives importance to expressing emotions relationships and certain societal expectations.
  • 1440

    Gutenburg’s Printing Press

    Gutenburg’s Printing Press
    A revolutionary invention that entirely changed the accessibility of books and literacy. Leading to mass communication.
  • 1495

    The Last Supper [Leonardo Da Vinci]

    The Last Supper [Leonardo Da Vinci]
    Simply put, a masterpiece. Essential in showcasing how art can tell complex narratives without any words. Emotion, betrayal, divinity, and much more.

  • Othello [William Shakespeare]

    Othello [William Shakespeare]
    A play by Shakespeare. A powerful showcase of how communication, or miscommunication for this matter, can shape human behavior.

  • Symphony No.9 [Ludwig Van Beethoven]

    Symphony No.9 [Ludwig Van Beethoven]
    This was composed while of course Beethoven was deaf. This proved that music can be something of a universal language that creates emotion and feeling without words.

  • The Telegraph

    The Telegraph
    This small but mighty machine provided long distance communication. It revolutionized how information was transmitted across long distances.

  • Metropolis

    Metropolis
    This is a silent film that takes a look on things like social hierarchies, and social classes. This film is a powerful storytelling medium

  • 1984 [George Orwell]

    1984 [George Orwell]
    A dystopian novel showcasing the control of language and information. This demonstrates how communication can be manipulated for power.

  • The Beginning of the Internet

    The Beginning of the Internet
    One of the most significant advancements in communication. The beginning of an era still being created.