The Golden Thread
- 416 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
An authoritative and accessible history of the cultural miracle that is the written word.
Ewan Clayton Knihy
Ewan Clayton je profesor designu na University of Sunderland a spoludirektor Mezinárodního výzkumného centra pro kaligrafii. Po mnoho let působil jako konzultant pro Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Centre), kde pracoval ve výzkumné skupině zaměřené na dokumenty a současnou komunikaci. Je oceněným kaligrafem a svými výstavami a výukou kaligrafie působil na mnoha místech po celém světě.
Exploring the evolution of writing, this book traces its journey from ancient Mesopotamian symbols used for trade to the advanced typographical tools of modern desktop computers. It emphasizes how the development of writing reflects the broader narrative of human civilization, highlighting its significance in recording transactions and facilitating communication throughout history.
Writing surrounds us in the modern world--but how did it develop into the systems we use today, and given the technological developments of the 21st century, what does its future hold? This beautifully illustrated book, published to coincide with an interactive landmark British Library exhibition, celebrates the act of writing from across the globe. Exploring the history of writing and including more than 150 illustrations from carved stone inscriptions and medieval manuscripts to samples of early printing, modern handwriting, and digital inputting systems, it reflects on the use of writing over the last 5,000 years and challenges our preconceptions about writing's decline in the digital age.