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Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702651 Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Denis Diderot (October 5, 1713 - July 31, 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He was a prominent person during the Enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder and chief editor of and contributor to the Encyclopedie along with Jean le Rond d Alembert.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Age Of Enlightenment Alphabets Chart D Alembert Dalembert Denis Denis Diderot Diderot Diderot Denis 1713 1784 East Eastern Encyclopaedia Hebrew Intellectual Jean Jean Le Rond D Alembert Jean Le Rond Dalembert Language Languages Linguistics Middle Oriental Phoenician Script Lencyclopedie
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This print showcases "Ancient Oriental Alphabets" from the L Encyclopedie, a renowned publication by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert during the 18th century Enlightenment period. The lithograph, created by an anonymous French School artist, is housed in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. Denis Diderot was not only a philosopher but also an art critic and writer who played a significant role in shaping intellectual discourse during his time. Alongside d'Alembert, he co-founded and served as chief editor of the Encyclopedie, which aimed to compile knowledge across various disciplines. The image captures a chart displaying ancient alphabets from different regions such as the Middle East, Hebrew script, African languages including Egyptian hieroglyphics, Phoenician characters, and other Oriental scripts. It offers viewers a glimpse into antiquity and linguistics while highlighting the diversity of written communication throughout history. Leonard de Selva skillfully photographed this engraving for preservation purposes. This particular artwork falls within public domain status due to its age; therefore it can be freely used without copyright restrictions. Overall, this print invites us to appreciate both the beauty and historical significance of these ancient alphabets while paying homage to Denis Diderot's influential contributions to knowledge dissemination during the Age of Enlightenment.
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