@incollection{fdi:010087813,
  title = {{P}redynastic {E}gyptian iconography : contributions and relations with the hieroglyphic system's origin},
  author = {{G}raff, {G}wenola},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{R}oots of ancient {E}gyptian hieroglyphic writing system can be found during the 4th millennium, in the iconography. {I}conography seems to contribute to the invention of writing at the end of the {N}aqadan culture. {D}ifferent types of iconographic supports are included in this contribution: {D}ecorated {W}are, 'powerfacts' (like palettes, maceheads,combs, knife handles), potmarks and ink inscriptions. {I}n the {E}gyptian context, images maintain a close relationship with writing signs and the boundaries between both are tenuous. {I}n their monumental form, called 'medou netcher' in {E}gyptian tongue, that is to say 'divine words', the hieroglyphs never lose their iconographic character and their iconicity. {I}n this particular context, this article would explore how and how far the iconography of the 4th millennium contributes and prepares the emergence of writing. {A}nd why they are not themselves writing},
  keywords = {{EGYPTE} ; {NIL} {VALLEE} ; {ABYDOS} ; {UMM} {EL} {QAAB} ; {MATMAR} ; {HIERAKONPOLIS}},
  booktitle = {{N}on-scribal communication media in the {B}ronze {A}ge {A}egean and surrounding areas : the semantics of a-literate and proto-literate media (seals, potmarks, mason's marks, seal-impressed pottery, ideograms and logograms, and related systems)},
  numero = {9},
  pages = {221--232},
  address = {{F}lorence},
  publisher = {{F}irenze {U}niversity {P}ress},
  series = {{P}eriploi : {C}ollana di {S}tudi {E}gei e {C}iprioti},
  year = {2017},
  ISBN = {978-88-6453-636-1 },
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010087813},
}