What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
they only allowed for sequetial usuage.
Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex?
covered and bound collection of hand written pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?
because of its compactness, and sturdiness.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
sequential access u have to read text in the order it is written, where ass random access u can go to any point to find information.
What were the advantages of using the codex?
it had random access and can be opened flat to any page, and more portable. easier to organize in libraries.
What helped spread the use of the codex?
the rise of Christianity.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
parchment, a substrate made form animal skin such as sheep, goat, and cows. hair and fat were removed and skin was smoothed out. the hide was than soaked in water, and calcium, flour and salt was added than the skin was stretched out and dried.
What is vellum?
finer qualities of parchment were made form skins of young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?
digital books like kindle and ipad.
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
more sophisticated book binding methods. however the decline of the roman Empire resulted in fewer books being created.
Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?
monastic monks
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
it refers to the border, illustrations and ornamentation added to each page or text. it included initials of chapters or paragraphs. painting in margins, borders, and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
natural quilt pens were used for the highly intricate and detailed work.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
because the work was laborious.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
monastic monks
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
it refers to the border, illustrations and ornamentation added to each page or text. it included initials of chapters or paragraphs. painting in margins, borders, and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
natural quilt pens were used for the highly intricate and detailed work.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
because the work was laborious.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
Craftsmanship is the quality that comes from creating with passion, care, and attention to detail.
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