History+of+Graphic+Communication

In The British Library (website) I looked at Leonardo DaVinci’s workbook. Fascinating!! I don’t believe he meant for this manuscript to be read by people through the ages, as it has, because I could not find any techniques used to help us understand the importance of the workbook. The designs, however, were beautiful in their simplicity. Lines and arches so precise creating an intricate web. In the website "A Brief History of Graphic Communication" I found several examples of the four principles of design. One interesting pictorial of hieroglyphics is laid out in columns of equal width, making interesting alignment. Another graphic uses concentric repetitive circles of symbols. A cave painting shows high contrast with dark antelope antlers on a light background.