"The Codex and Illuminated Manuscript | 1st Century AD"

The Codex & Illuminated Manuscript

1.) Post an example of a scroll.

2.) What were the drawbacks of the scroll?
The reader had to read the text in the order that is was written







3.) Post an example of a codex.

4.) What is a codex?
A covered and bound collection of hand written pages





5.) "Codex" is derived from the Latin meaning "block of wood". Why?
Because it was sturdy and compact unlike the scrolls that were used before the codex


6.) What is the difference between "sequential access" and "random access"?
Random access means anyone can go to any point in the book and find information where as sequential access means that one must go through it in order to find certian information


7.) What were the advantages of using the codex?
It was easier to organize in libraries because the spine could be written on as well the codex was must more portable and easier to read


8.) What helped spread the use of the codex?
The rise of Christianity


9.) What replaced papyrus? Describe the process used to create it?
Parchment, it was made from substrate from animal skin and the hair and far were removed and the skin was smoothed out then the hide was soaked in in water and caluim, salt and flour were added and then the skin was laid to dry out


10.) What is vellum?
Parchment made from the skin of young calves


11.) Name several examples of current technology that utilizes the format of the codex?
the ipad and the kindle



12.) What led to a period of cultural and economical deterioration?
The decline of the Roman empire and the take over of the Huns, also known as the "Dark Ages"


13.) Post an example of an illuminated manuscript.

14.) Who began creating books by hand, taking the creation to an art form?
Monastic monks



15.) What does "illumination" refer to? What was included in this ornamentation?
The borders and illustrations added to the text. Initials of chapters or paragraphs or paintings in margins and borders around the text


16.) What tool was used for creating the illuminated manuscripts?
Natural quill pens made from bird feathers


17.) Why were these manuscripts reserved for religious purposes?
Because it took so much work and time to create the illuminated manuscripts


18.) What is craftsmanship? Why is it important?
How you put together your work and the effort you put into making it. It is important because better craftsmanship allows art to stay perserved for longer periods of time, just like the illuminated manuscripts