Abstract
Graphic communication is defined as visual presentation or rendering of information or contents intended by human being for communication. The most primitive form of graphic communication can be traced to early times when ancient Chinese put text-⁄word-like symbols on potteries. Hand writing or engraving on suitable substrate like pottery, animal bone and bamboo strip started and maintained the history of written communication and the advent of engraved printing process in ancient China induced the transition of written communication to printed communication. Printed communication has dominated massive communication market over the past thousands of years, but is now facing severe changes brought about by internet- and display-based communication, which is built on completely different paradigm and has even caused concerns about the future of printed communication. This paper gives a historical review on the evolution of graphic communication and outlooks its future trends
