What were the drawbacks of the scroll?they only had a sequence of reading the scrolls
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?bc it was written on a block of wood
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?random access- one can go to any point to find info
sequencial access- one must go through the scroll to find a certain passage
What were the advantages of using the codex?codex was easier to organize in libraries bc the titles could be written on the spines
What helped spread the use of the codex?
christians
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
Parchment paper which was basically hair and fat removed 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?books that use the binding method, paper making
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
the 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?
the church and monastic monks
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
borders, illustrations and text. everything was included
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
feathers from birds
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
bc they were used in craftsmanship and things
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
Craftsmanship is how much time and effort you take on making something
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