1. Humans have expressed themselves through graphic representations like drawings and language for over 30,000 years as evidenced by ancient artwork. 2. Written language evolved through early civilizations using symbols and scripts on buildings and scrolls to record their history. One of the most notable examples was the Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt. 3. The development of the printing press in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg allowed books to be mass produced more quickly and affordably, increasing literacy and access to knowledge over time. This helped transition from handwritten texts created by monks.