• DOI:10.1515/glot-2009-0022
Corpus ID: 61843848

Linearity, Calligraphy and Syntax in the Rongorongo Script

@article{Melka2009LinearityCA,
  title={Linearity, Calligraphy and Syntax in the Rongorongo Script},
  author={Tomi S. Melka},
  journal={Glottotheory},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  pages={70 - 96}
}

Tomi S. Melka

Published 2009

Computer Science

Glottotheory

Abstract The linear, calligraphic and syntactic observable attributes in rongorongo signs would point to the fact that they were not merely arranged ‘pretty pictures,’ rather than part of an organized system with an internal scriptural-like logic. Rongorongo as perceived and applied by the ancient Rapanui masters, not only testifies to their creative genius, but also to a fine art delivered for spiritual and social-practical purposes. Additional comparisons with other worldly or otherworldly… CONTINUE READING

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