The transition from roll to codex as the standard format of the
book is one of the most culturally significant innovations of Late
Antiquity. The Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity examines
surviving evidence in order to better understand how this
transition took place. Placing the codex into the general cultural,
religious, and technological context of Late Antiquity, the book
examines the major types of codices the wooden tablet codex, the
single-quire codex and the multi-quire codex in all their
structural, technical, and decorative features. Georgios Boudalis
argues that the codex was not an ingenious invention but rather an
innovation that evolved using techniques already widely employed by
artisans and craftspeople in the creation of everyday items such as
socks, shoes, and baskets, revealing that the codex was a
fascinating, yet practical, development.
General
Imprint: |
Bard Graduate Center, Exhibitions Department
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2020 |
Authors: |
Georgios Boudalis
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Dimensions: |
221 x 179 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-941792-12-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
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LSN: |
1-941792-12-X |
Barcode: |
9781941792124 |
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