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Table comparing ancient scripts
Table comparing ancient scripts. Table based on an 1859 work by French egyptologist Emmanuel de Rouge (1811-1872), comparing eleven types of related ancient and modern scripts. The columns show: (i) Egyptian hieroglyphs; (ii) Egyptian Hieratic characters; (iii) Oldest Phoenician letters; (iv) Oldest Greek letters; (v) Lapidary Greek at the time of the Persian War; (vi) Greek uncials from c.400 AD; (vii) Greek minuscules; (viii) Old Italian alphabet; (ix) Lapidary Latin from Ciceros time; (x) Latin uncials and minuscules, (xi) Modern square Hebrew. Table from The Story of the Alphabet (Edward Clodd, 1900)
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1859 1900 Alphabet Antiquity Classical Diagram Edward Clodd Egyptian Greek Hebrew Hieroglyph Language Latin Letter Linguistic Linguistics Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Modern Phoenician Pictogram Script Symbol Table The Story Of The Alphabet Writing Writing System Hebrew Alphabet Latin Alphabet Rouge
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This print showcases a fascinating table comparing ancient scripts, offering a glimpse into the evolution of writing systems throughout history. Originally based on the meticulous work of French Egyptologist Emmanuel de Rouge in 1859, this table presents eleven distinct types of related ancient and modern scripts. Each column represents a different script, starting with Egyptian hieroglyphs and hieratic characters, followed by the oldest Phoenician and Greek letters. The progression continues with lapidary Greek during the Persian War era, then moves through time to Greek uncials from around 400 AD and Greek minuscules. The Old Italian alphabet is also included alongside lapidary Latin from Cicero's time. The final columns highlight Latin uncials and minuscules as well as the modern square Hebrew alphabet. This comprehensive comparison provides an insightful visual representation of how these scripts have evolved over centuries. With its intricate details and historical significance, this artwork serves as both an educational tool for linguistics enthusiasts and a testament to human ingenuity in developing written communication systems. It reminds us of our rich linguistic heritage while emphasizing the importance of preserving these ancient scripts for future generations to appreciate. Captured in this stunning photograph by Science Photo Library, this print is not only visually striking but also offers a window into our collective past through symbols that have shaped civilizations across millennia.
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