The Codex and the Illuminated Manuscript | 1st Century AD

Post an example of a scroll.
What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
the reader must read the text in the order it was written; too cumbersome for lengthy words

Post an example of a codex.
What is a codex?covered and bound collection of hand written pages; a book

"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?because the covers were made of wood

What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?random access= one can go to any point to find informationsequential access= must be read in order; one must go through the scroll to find a certain passage

What were the advantages of using the codex?compactness, sturdiness, and ease of reference; more portable; can be opened to any page; easier to organize because title could 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; fat was removed from animal skin, the hide was soaked in water, calcium flour and salt were added, the skin was stretched out, flattened and dried

What is vellum?finer qualities of parchment made from skin of calves

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?illustrations and ornamentation addd to each page of text; initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, and borders around the 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

What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?



being able to make something with your hands; the correct materials might not be available so it is important to be able to do it without them

Scroll

Codex

Illuminated Manuscript