What were the drawbacks of the scroll?They only allowed for sequential usage.
What is a codex?covered and bound collection of hand written pages."Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?Because when the paper is stacked together like that it looks like a piece of wood.
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?Sequential means you have to keep reading on to find what you want, but random means you can flip to any page to find whatever.
What were the advantages of using the codex?Random access, being sturdy, compactness and ease of reference.
What helped spread the use of the codex?Rise of Christianity.
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?Parchment paper- Hair and fat war removed from animal skin, smoothed out, hide was soaked in water, calcium/flour/salt were added, skin was stretched out and dried.
What is vellum?Finer parchment made from the skin of young calves.
Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex.iPad and Kindle.
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?When the Romans fought the Huns.
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 border's illustrations. Initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, borders and around text.
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?Quills
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?Because it took so much work.
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
The work put into making the book. Its important because without it many of the books would have fallen apart.
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