EVOLUTION OF MEDIA

  • 35,000 BCE

    Cave Paintings

    Cave Paintings
    "I used to think cave paintings were made just for art. Now I know that they're about teaching a lesson!" - Angela Cohitmingao
  • Period: 35,000 BCE to 500

    PRE-INDUSTRIAL AGE

  • 2500 BCE

    Papyrus in Egypt

    Papyrus in Egypt
    "It's worth taking note that the Papyrus font comes from an actual piece of primitive media!" - Voltare Apuya
  • 2400 BCE

    Clay Tablets

    Clay Tablets
    "Clay tablets are proof that our ancestors are very resourceful in finding media just to record and to communicate" - Dina Bacaltos
  • 130 BCE

    Acta Diurna

    Acta Diurna
    "The Romans considered the idea of clay tablets and they used it for themselves and named it Acta Diurna. The concept isn't fully original, but it's still essential to know." - Felisana Espere
  • 200

    Dibao in China

    Dibao in China
    "It's a true fact that the Chinese invented paper. What blows me away is the fact that they used this paper to create a newspaper of sorts; something to hold records of their important events. Fascinating." - Justine Cuento
  • 220

    Printing press with wood blocks

    Printing press with wood blocks
    "Now I know where the idea about rubber stamps was taken. I used to love those!" - Mayjane Almiñe