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

What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
allowed only for reader to read in order written

What is a codex?
covered and bound written books
"Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?
sturdiness, compactness and portable like a block of wood
What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
sequential access- you have to look through the scroll to find the information
random access-you can go to any point in the codex and find the information
What were the advantages of using the codex?
you can open it flat, more portable than the scroll, easier to organize
What helped spread the use of the codex?
Christianity
What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
parchment, hair and other unwanted bits of the animal were removed
and the skin was smoothed, the hide was dipped in water
calcium, flour, and salt were added, then the skin was stretched and dried
What is vellum?

Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?
Kindle, Ipad, Itouch, computers
What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
decline of the roman empire
  Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?
Monks turned scribes created the books
What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
the borders and illustrations on the page. Chapters, paintings around the text,
What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
quill pen
Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
very labor intensive
What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
an artist who os skilled in their medium