4 Questions
What was the earliest kind of print technology developed in China, Japan, and Korea?
Hand printing
What was the traditional Chinese method for printing books on both sides of the paper?
Accordion book folding and stitching
Who sponsored the printing of textbooks for the civil service examinations in China?
The imperial state
What type of literature did the new readership in urban China prefer during the seventeenth century?
Fictional narratives, poetry, autobiographies
Explore the early print technology developed in China, Japan, and Korea, including the techniques of hand printing, woodblock printing, and the traditional Chinese 'accordion book'. Learn about the invention of paper and the skilled craftsmen who were able to duplicate calligraphy with remarkable accuracy.
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