The development of papyrus, a
paper-like substrate for manuscripts, was a major forward step in Egyptian
visual communications. As in Sumer, knowledge was power, and the scribes gained
significant authority in Egyptian society. The wooden tablet carried by the
scribe was a trademark identifying the carrier as being able to read and write.
paper-like substrate for manuscripts, was a major forward step in Egyptian
visual communications. As in Sumer, knowledge was power, and the scribes gained
significant authority in Egyptian society. The wooden tablet carried by the
scribe was a trademark identifying the carrier as being able to read and write.
