Drawing Quote by Marjane Satrapi
“The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Persepolis, 2000
Early humans expressed ideas through visual marks before symbolic scripts emerged.
In simple terms: Drawing came before writing.
Recognize visual communication’s roots.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- museum curation
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do images shape thought differently than words?
- What can modern media learn from ancient visual expression?
Visual symbols still lack precision of language.