Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Codex and the Illuminated Manuscript | 1st century AD

Post an example of a scroll.
What were the drawbacks of the scroll?


they only allowed for sequential usage
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 was like a big block

What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
you have to read it in order/ you can flip to whatever page

What were the advantages of using the codex?
compactness, sturdiness, ease of reference, and random access

What helped spread the use of the codex?
Christianity

What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
parchment/ made from animal skin, hair and fat removed and skin was smoothed out, wet, 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?


What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
fall of the Roman Empire 


Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.
Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?


monks

What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
the borders, illustrations, and ornamentation added to each page of text

What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
guill pens

Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
the work was laborious

What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
how well your are able to do the work/ it makes the design either look good or look bad 

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