"The Codex and the Illuminated Manuscript | 1st century AD"

What were the drawbacks of the scroll?  The only allowed for 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? It had many advantages over the scroll; compactness, sturdiness, and ease of reference.

What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?  Random access means one can go in the book and find information and can be flat, and sequential is more used for scroll and one has to go through the scroll to find a passage.

What were the advantages of using the codex? It was easier to organize libraries, because the title was 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 paper; substrate from animal skin (goats, cows, sheep, etc.) was used; the fat and hair was removed from the animal; the hide was then soaked in water, and flour, salt, and calcium was added; the skin was then stretched out, flattened and then set out to dry.

What is vellum? Finer qualities of parchment

Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?  Kindle and the ipad

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 and illustrations added to the outside of the text; initials of chapters or paragraphs, paintings in margins, borders, and around text.

What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?  Natural quill pens were used.

Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?  It took a lot of labor and time to create the manuscripts.

What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?  Practicing or creating something with great skill; it is important because the skills can evolve into something better advanced.