Post an example of a scroll.
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? The borders, illustration, and ornamentation added to each page of text. Initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, borders, and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts? Natural guill pens.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes? The work required so much labor to create.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important? Paying attention to detail and using skill in a particular field. It is important to create quality work that is worthwhile to the creator and viewer/user.
What were the drawbacks of the scroll? They are designed for sequential usage. The reader must read the text in the order it was written.
Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex? A covered and bound collection of handwritten pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why? The codex is written on pages of paper and when is bound, resembles a block of wood.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"? Random access - one can go to any point to find information. Sequential access - one must go through the scroll to find information.
What were the advantages of using the codex? Easier to organize in libraries because the title can be written on the spine.
What helped spread the use of the codex? The rise of Christianity.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it? Parchment paper and was created by removing hair and fat and smoothing out the skin. The hide was soaked in water, calcium, flour, and salt were added, and the skin was stretched out, flattened, and dried.
What is vellum? A finer quality of parchment made from skin of young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex? Kindle, iPad, Nook.
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration? The decline of the Roman Empire and the result of fewer books being created.
Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex? A covered and bound collection of handwritten pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why? The codex is written on pages of paper and when is bound, resembles a block of wood.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"? Random access - one can go to any point to find information. Sequential access - one must go through the scroll to find information.
What were the advantages of using the codex? Easier to organize in libraries because the title can be written on the spine.
What helped spread the use of the codex? The rise of Christianity.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it? Parchment paper and was created by removing hair and fat and smoothing out the skin. The hide was soaked in water, calcium, flour, and salt were added, and the skin was stretched out, flattened, and dried.
What is vellum? A finer quality of parchment made from skin of young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex? Kindle, iPad, Nook.
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration? The decline of the Roman Empire and the result of fewer books being created.
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? The borders, illustration, and ornamentation added to each page of text. Initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, borders, and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts? Natural guill pens.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes? The work required so much labor to create.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important? Paying attention to detail and using skill in a particular field. It is important to create quality work that is worthwhile to the creator and viewer/user.
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