behind it. The mystery being the fact that there is no true origin point (known) for the
Alphabet. Since there are more languages than just English, this creates even more of a
mystery which creates three new questions in my mind. The first being, where all of the
alphabets for the languages derive from? Second, if all of the alphabets for the different
languages didn't all come from a single source, then how did each one of them start?
Lastly, even if all languages come from one starting point, when did they split up to create
all of the languages we have today.
Putting all questions aside, I found it so interesting (and amusing at times) when it
was explained how the different language alphabets were first created. It ranged from the
Korean alphabet where the different characters were created with the knowledge of how
the mouth and tongue work while making sounds; to the Greek alphabet where Cadmus
(King of Phoenicia) was advised by the Gods to slay a dragon and then plant its teeth in
order to create an army of fierce men, which then led to the alphabet. These were my two
favorite stories of how the alphabet came to be. Even though these stories can be believed
by anyone who wishes to do so, the true origin of the alphabet will most likely always
remain a mystery.
Greek Alphabet
Since all alphabets and languages have some association with graphic design, it is
relevant to understand what graphic design truly is. Many people can and may have a
different opinion on this, but I believe that graphic design is a form of communication. It
usually gives the viewer an experience or idea to remember and can be shown through
both visual and readable artwork, or just works in general. It can be seen wherever we look
because it surrounds us all the time without fail. From the logos we have grown accustom
to, to the billboards that draw our attention from the freeways, graphic design is
communication at its finest because of the fact that we have become used to it being a
part of our daily lives.
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