What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
They only allowed sequential usage and the readers must read the text in the order it was written
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?
it looks like one
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
sequential means you can only go sometimes but random means you can anytime that you want to
What were the advantages of using the codex?
can be open to any page flat and it was more portable
What helped spread the use of the codex?
associated with the rise of Christianity
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
parchment, substrate from animal skin, the hair and fat were removed and it was smoothed out, soaked in water, calcium flour and salt were added the skin was stretched out and then 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?
name on the spine very portable like a book
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
decline of the roman empire
Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?
Churches, schools, monistic monks
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
the borders illustrations
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
quill pens
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
they were laborious illuminated manuscripts
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
the detail because many are still here today because of it
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