What were the drawbacks of the scroll?they only allowed for sequential usage, readers must read the text in the order it was written.
What is a codex?is a covered and bound collection of hand written pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?it had many advantages over the scroll... compactness, sturdiness, and ease of reference.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?"random access" meaning one can go to any point to find information. the scroll "sequential access" meaning one must go through the scroll to find a certain passage
What were the advantages of using the codex?in more portable. was easier to organize in libraries b/c the title could be written on the spine.
What helped spread the use of the codex?is associated with the rise of Christianity.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?replaces with parchment:a substrate made from animal skin such as sheep, goats, and cows. the precess:
- hair and fat removed and skin was smoothed out.
- hide was soaked in water
- calcium, flour, and salt were added
- skin was stretched out, flattened and dried
What is vellum?
finer qualities of parchment were made from skins of young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?
digital books kendal and i pad
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
the decline of the Roman Empire resulted in fewer books being created. book binding methods became more sophisticated.
Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?
monestic monks who becames scribes.
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
illimination: refers to the borders, illustrations and ornamentation added to each page of text. included initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, borders and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
natural quill pens were used
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
because the work was so laborious
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
creates the story and shows it visually well.
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