Post an example of a scroll.
What were the drawbacks of the scroll?They only allowed sequential usage.
Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex?A covered and bound collection of hand-written pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?Because it had compactness and sturdiness.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?Random- one can go to any point to find information.
Sequential- one must go through the scroll to find a certain passage.
What were the advantages of using the codex?Easier to organize in libraries.
What helped spread the use of the codex?The bible.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?Parchment, made from animal skins. The hair was 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 made from cat skins.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?Kindle, iPad, digital books.
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?The decline of the Roman Empire resulted in 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?Refers to the borders, illustrations, and ornamentation added to each page of text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts? Natural quill pens.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?Because the work was laborious.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
The skill in an occupation. It's important because these manuscripts were very elegant and needed to be perfect.
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