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What significant advancement in printing technology occurred during the early 1430s?
What significant advancement in printing technology occurred during the early 1430s?
Which historical figure is credited with bringing knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe after exploring Asia?
Which historical figure is credited with bringing knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe after exploring Asia?
What primary material was crucial for the production of manuscripts in Europe after the eleventh century?
What primary material was crucial for the production of manuscripts in Europe after the eleventh century?
What does the Jikji, a significant Korean book, primarily represent?
What does the Jikji, a significant Korean book, primarily represent?
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What was a limitation of handwritten manuscripts before the introduction of more efficient printing methods?
What was a limitation of handwritten manuscripts before the introduction of more efficient printing methods?
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Study Notes
Print Comes to Europe
- Chinese paper reached Europe in the 11th century via the Silk Road
- Marco Polo returned to Italy in 1295 bringing knowledge of Chinese woodblock printing
- Italian book production started using woodblocks
- Printing technology spread across Europe
- Handwritten manuscripts were expensive and difficult to circulate
- By the 15th century, woodblock printing became popular, especially for textiles, playing cards, and religious images
- There was a growing need for faster, cheaper text reproduction
- Johann Gutenberg developed the first printing press in Strasbourg, Germany, in the 1430s
Oldest Movable Metal Type Books
- The Jikji, a Korean book, is the world's oldest movable metal type book
- It was printed in the late 14th century
- The book contains the essential features of Zen Buddhism
- The Jikji, the first volume unavailable, is kept in the French National Library
- It was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001
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Explore the fascinating journey of printing technology from China to Europe, starting with the introduction of Chinese paper and woodblock printing in the 11th century. Discover the impact of Johann Gutenberg's invention of the printing press and the significance of the Jikji, the oldest movable metal type book. Test your knowledge about how these advancements transformed communication and book production.
