The History of Media

The History of Media
The earliest form media in the 'Prehistoric Age' was through cave paintings, symbols were also used as written language. Moving through to the 'Industrial Age', the making of the printing press began the mass production of media. Through the printing press newspapers, leaflets and advertsing were made. Also during this age are the earliest recorded photos. Going into the 'Electronic Age', new forms of media develop allowing people to now communicate long distance. New forms of media such as the telegraph, radio and tv allowed this to happen. Going into the late 20th century, the
 'Digital Age', new technology developed another mass media production. With new forms of media such as the internet, email and social media allowed communication to happen on the new forms of technology like phones and computers.