What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
They allowed only for sequential usage.
Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex?
Covered and bound collection on handwritten pages.
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?
It is very sturdy.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
Sequential access means you must read the work in the order it was written where in random access you can start reading wherever you want.
What were the advantages of using the codex?
You have random access and it is more portable than the scroll. It is also easier to organize.
What helped spread the use of the codex?
The Bible.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
Parchment. Hair and fat from animals were removed and the skin was flattened, flour was added, and then it was dried.
What is vellum?
Finer qualities of parchment that were made from young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?
The iPad and the Kindle.
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?
Monastic monks.
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
Illumination refers to the borders, illustrations, and ornamentations added to each page. The ornamentation included initials of chapters or paragraphs and paintings in margins, borders and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
Animal skins and natural guill pens for detail.
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
The work was so laborious.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
The quality at which the manuscripts were created that allowed them to last a long time.
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