Writing
Scope Notes
General and comparative works on the Semitic alphabet and its ancient and modern derivatives, or with similar series of characters employed to represent the sounds of a language, are entered under [Alphabet.]
Here are entered works on the process or result of recording language in the form of conventionalized visible marks or graphic signs on a surface. Works on the writing of a particular language are entered under the name of the language with subdivisions [Alphabet] and [Writing,] e.g. [Greek language--Alphabet; Egyptian language--Writing.] Works on writing used by several peoples are entered under [Writing,] followed by the name of the system, e.g. [Writing, Arabic.]
Works on systems of symbols that represent the sounds and/or meanings of a language are entered under [Writing systems.]
Works on variations in the style of writing in the past, and especially with ancient and medieval handwriting, are entered under [Paleography.]
Works on written languages as a form of communication or discourse are entered under [Written communication.]
Used for
- Chirography
- Handwriting
Examples
Notes under [Alphabet; Paleography; Writing; Written communication; Writing systems]