Georgios Boudalis
Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity
Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity
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The Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity explores the transition from roll to codex as the standard book format, examining surviving evidence to understand how it evolved. It argues that the codex was not an ingenious invention but an innovation that emerged from techniques already widely employed by artisans and craftspeople.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 200 pages
\n Publication date: 15 July 2020
\n Publisher: Bard Graduate Center, Exhibitions Department
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The transition from roll to codex as the standard format of the book holds immense cultural significance, marking a pivotal moment in Late Antiquity. In order to delve deeper into this transformative process, The Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity explores the surviving evidence, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms behind this transition. By contextualizing the codex within the broader cultural, religious, and technological landscape of Late Antiquity, the book examines in detail the three primary types of codices: the wooden tablet codex, the single-quire codex, and the multi-quire codex. It delves into their structural, technical, and decorative aspects, shedding light on the unique characteristics that defined each type.
Georgios Boudalis, in his insightful analysis, challenges the notion that the codex was a mere ingenious invention. Instead, he presents it as an innovation that emerged through the utilization of techniques already widely employed by artisans and craftspeople in the creation of everyday items such as socks, shoes, and baskets. This revelation underscores the codex's fascinating practicality, as it was a development that seamlessly integrated into the existing practices of the time.
Through its comprehensive examination of the codex and its historical context, The Codex and Crafts in Late Antiquity offers a profound understanding of this cultural shift. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the rich tapestry of Late Antiquity and its enduring impact on the development of book formats and artistic practices.
\n Weight: 510g\n
Dimension: 194 x 222 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781941792124\n \n
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