10 Questions
What was the earliest kind of print technology developed in China, Japan, and Korea?
Hand printing
Why were traditional Chinese books folded and stitched at the side?
To allow for printing on both sides of the paper
Who were the major producers of printed material in China for a very long time?
Imperial state
What changed in China by the seventeenth century regarding the use of print?
Print uses diversified as urban culture bloomed
What type of content did new readers in China prefer as print became more widespread?
Fictional narratives, poetry, and autobiographies
What impact did the increase in examination candidates have on print volume in China?
Increased print volume as more textbooks were needed
Who began to read increasingly as print technology advanced in China?
Women and the new readership
What type of plays did the new readership in China prefer as print became more common?
'Romantic' plays
Who wrote about their lives in China as reading became a leisure activity?
'Courtesans'
What was the main advantage of folding and stitching traditional Chinese 'accordion books' at the side?
To allow for printing on both sides
Explore the origins of print technology in China, Japan, and Korea, starting from the development of hand printing to the invention of woodblock printing. Learn about the techniques and materials used to create early printed books in East Asia.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
