One example predating computers is "henohenomoheji", a face made out of Japanese hiragana, used as a generic face in children's art and crafts. https://en.wiki

One example predating computers is "henohenomoheji", a face made out of Japanese hiragana, used as a generic face in children's art and crafts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henohenomoheji https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henohenomoheji