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1400 BCE
pictograph
This was the earliest form of writing. It was also the first alphabet. -
1040 BCE
Movable Type
The movable type was created by the Sung Dynasty.
It was a way to mass produce books. -
800 BCE
calligraphy
Calligraphy is decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.
Calligraphy was view as art in Ancient China. -
621 BCE
poetry
Poetry is literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature. They viewed poetry as something important. -
618 BCE
pottery
Pottery is pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay. They made pottery with different designs. -
618 BCE
Woodblock printing
This was used for printing publications. This made it easier for them to spread literature. -
475 BCE
Painting
This was a way for the Chinese people to express themselves.They painted the world around them. -
100 BCE
paper
This was a foundation of literature. Without paper there would be no books.
