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“The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing.” quote by Marjane Satrapi
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“The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing.”

Marjane Satrapi

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize visual communication’s roots.

Themes

history art communication

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

historical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • museum curation
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

cognitive evolution symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do images shape thought differently than words?
  • What can modern media learn from ancient visual expression?
A Different Perspective

Visual symbols still lack precision of language.

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