The document discusses the history of illuminated manuscripts from ancient Egypt to the present. Some key points covered include:
- Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 1450s, making books more widely available and standardized in appearance.
- Early manuscripts before the printing press included papyrus, vellum, and parchment works from Egypt and other cultures that incorporated illustrations, colored inks, and design elements.
- Illuminated manuscripts flourished in medieval Europe, with famous works including the Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels that combined text and intricate decorative elements.
- The printing press standardized books but illuminated manuscripts remain an influential art form and historical record.
2. During the 1450’s, known as the Medieval times in Europe, Johannes Gutenberg of Germany invented an revolutionary device called the Printing Press. This invention made it possible for the common man to be able to afford books, and also changed the appearance of books to black print on white pages.
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4. Egyptian Origins 1570 BC Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Sea_scrolls 0
6. papyrus Early Materials Before Paper papyrus vellum/parchment The Egyptians understood and practiced many of the timeless principles of Graphic Design. They color coded their hieroglyphs, and the word for color was used as a synonym for “Essence” or “Character.”
7. Before paper: The Process of Bookmaking http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vellum
28. Books of the Past are a guide, not a limitation, and not a destiny. Jackson Pollock, “ The modern painter cannot express this age, the airplane, the atom bomb, the radio, in the old forms of the Renaissance or of any other past culture.” Valerie Kirschbaum writes in her book Goodbye Gutenberg, “ The Impressionists explored new realms of emotional experience, realms that been excluded by a unidimensional way of painting. Likewise, writers today will explore new realms of emotional experience, realms that until now have been excluded by a black and white, unidimensional, Gutenberg way of writing.” http://www.goodbyegutenberg.com /