- Print culture emerged in Europe after the advent of the printing press and involved all forms of printed text and visual communication.
- Two prominent scholars who studied print culture are Elizabeth Eisenstein, who contrasted print culture with earlier scribal culture, and Walter Ong, who contrasted written culture to oral culture.
- The history of books follows technological innovations that improved text preservation, access to information, portability and production costs. This history is linked to political, economic, and religious developments.
1) Print culture encompasses all printed text and visual communication. Prominent scholars like Elizabeth Eisenstein contrasted print culture, which emerged in Europe after the printing press, with earlier scribal culture.
2) The earliest form of print technology was developed in China, Japan, and Korea using hand printing from woodblocks. This allowed books to be duplicated with precision.
3) The printing press revolutionized book production in Europe. Gutenberg developed metal movable type, which could produce over 250 sheets per hour, far more than handwritten manuscripts. This made ideas more widely accessible and contributed to social and political changes.
1. The document discusses the history and development of print culture from its origins in East Asia to its expansion in Europe and India.
2. It describes early printing technologies like woodblock printing that were developed in China, and how Marco Polo brought knowledge of printing back to Europe from China.
3. Johannes Gutenberg then invented the mechanical printing press in the 1430s, which enabled much faster and cheaper mass production of books and drove the "print revolution" that transformed societies.
Printing originated in China in the 6th century AD using woodblock printing. It involved carving text and images onto wooden blocks which were then inked and pressed onto paper. This allowed for mass reproduction of materials. Printing spread to Korea, Japan, and later to Europe via Marco Polo in the 13th century. Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in the 15th century, vastly improving efficiency of book production. This led to a "print revolution" and mass production of books fueled the spread of ideas during the Protestant Reformation and Enlightenment. Literacy rates increased in the 18th century, growing the reading public and diversifying printed materials beyond religious texts.
The document discusses the history of print culture around the world. It begins with the earliest printed books originating in China from woodblock printing in AD 576. It then covers the spread of printing to Japan and Europe via China, and the key innovations including the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1450s. The document outlines the major impacts of the printing press and print revolution, including the emergence of a new widespread reading public, religious debates and dissent, and authorities attempting to control the spread of new ideas.
1. Print culture emerged in Europe after the advent of the printing press and involved all forms of printed text and visual communication. It contrasted with earlier scribal culture where manuscripts were handwritten.
2. The history of books followed technological innovations that improved text preservation, access to information, portability and production costs. This was linked to political, economic, and religious developments.
3. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, revolutionized book production by allowing movable type and faster, more affordable printing of books. This spread ideas and knowledge more widely.
The document discusses the history of print culture and its impacts. It describes how Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press with movable type in the 15th century, vastly increasing access to printed materials and spreading ideas. This led to new reading publics and religious and intellectual debates. Print helped popularize Enlightenment ideas and created a culture of discussion that questioned social traditions and authority. It also discusses the development and spread of printing technologies and printed materials in India and their role in religious and social debates.
The document discusses the history of print culture and how it developed around the world. It notes that printing first originated in China using woodblock printing for books and spread to Japan where Buddhist missionaries introduced hand printing. Marco Polo then brought printing back to Europe in the late 13th century. However, handwritten books could not keep up with increasing demand. Johannes Gutenberg then developed the first printing press with movable metal type in 1440, which could print much more quickly and affordably than hand copying, driving the proliferation of print culture worldwide.
This document discusses the history of print culture from its origins in China in 594 AD using woodblock printing, which later spread to Japan. It then covers the arrival of printing in Europe through Marco Polo in 1295 and the development of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1448. Key events mentioned include Buddhist missionaries introducing hand printing to Japan in 768-770 AD, the oldest printed book in Japan from 868 AD, and Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church in 1517, which helped spread his messages. The document traces the evolution and spread of print technology over centuries.
1) Print culture encompasses all printed text and visual communication. Prominent scholars like Elizabeth Eisenstein contrasted print culture, which emerged in Europe after the printing press, with earlier scribal culture.
2) The earliest form of print technology was developed in China, Japan, and Korea using hand printing from woodblocks. This allowed books to be duplicated with precision.
3) The printing press revolutionized book production in Europe. Gutenberg developed metal movable type, which could produce over 250 sheets per hour, far more than handwritten manuscripts. This made ideas more widely accessible and contributed to social and political changes.
1. The document discusses the history and development of print culture from its origins in East Asia to its expansion in Europe and India.
2. It describes early printing technologies like woodblock printing that were developed in China, and how Marco Polo brought knowledge of printing back to Europe from China.
3. Johannes Gutenberg then invented the mechanical printing press in the 1430s, which enabled much faster and cheaper mass production of books and drove the "print revolution" that transformed societies.
Printing originated in China in the 6th century AD using woodblock printing. It involved carving text and images onto wooden blocks which were then inked and pressed onto paper. This allowed for mass reproduction of materials. Printing spread to Korea, Japan, and later to Europe via Marco Polo in the 13th century. Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in the 15th century, vastly improving efficiency of book production. This led to a "print revolution" and mass production of books fueled the spread of ideas during the Protestant Reformation and Enlightenment. Literacy rates increased in the 18th century, growing the reading public and diversifying printed materials beyond religious texts.
The document discusses the history of print culture around the world. It begins with the earliest printed books originating in China from woodblock printing in AD 576. It then covers the spread of printing to Japan and Europe via China, and the key innovations including the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1450s. The document outlines the major impacts of the printing press and print revolution, including the emergence of a new widespread reading public, religious debates and dissent, and authorities attempting to control the spread of new ideas.
1. Print culture emerged in Europe after the advent of the printing press and involved all forms of printed text and visual communication. It contrasted with earlier scribal culture where manuscripts were handwritten.
2. The history of books followed technological innovations that improved text preservation, access to information, portability and production costs. This was linked to political, economic, and religious developments.
3. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, revolutionized book production by allowing movable type and faster, more affordable printing of books. This spread ideas and knowledge more widely.
The document discusses the history of print culture and its impacts. It describes how Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press with movable type in the 15th century, vastly increasing access to printed materials and spreading ideas. This led to new reading publics and religious and intellectual debates. Print helped popularize Enlightenment ideas and created a culture of discussion that questioned social traditions and authority. It also discusses the development and spread of printing technologies and printed materials in India and their role in religious and social debates.
The document discusses the history of print culture and how it developed around the world. It notes that printing first originated in China using woodblock printing for books and spread to Japan where Buddhist missionaries introduced hand printing. Marco Polo then brought printing back to Europe in the late 13th century. However, handwritten books could not keep up with increasing demand. Johannes Gutenberg then developed the first printing press with movable metal type in 1440, which could print much more quickly and affordably than hand copying, driving the proliferation of print culture worldwide.
This document discusses the history of print culture from its origins in China in 594 AD using woodblock printing, which later spread to Japan. It then covers the arrival of printing in Europe through Marco Polo in 1295 and the development of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1448. Key events mentioned include Buddhist missionaries introducing hand printing to Japan in 768-770 AD, the oldest printed book in Japan from 868 AD, and Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church in 1517, which helped spread his messages. The document traces the evolution and spread of print technology over centuries.
The document discusses the history of print culture and its influence on modern society. It describes how printing originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia and Europe. Key developments discussed include the earliest woodblock printing in China in the 6th century AD, the movable type printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, and how this led to a boom in printing and more widespread literacy. It also discusses how print culture contributed to the spread of ideas, political debates, and events like the Protestant Reformation and French Revolution.
Print Culture & the Modern World part 1Mukund Ingle
The document summarizes the history of printing from its origins in China, Japan, and Korea using woodblock printing techniques. It then discusses how printing spread to Europe via Marco Polo and was advanced through Johannes Gutenberg's development of the mechanical printing press in the 15th century. The summary discusses how the printing press increased book production and literacy, leading to new reading publics and religious and intellectual debates. It outlines how publishers attracted new readers and how print culture influenced movements like the French Revolution. Innovations like powered presses and offset printing are also mentioned.
The document summarizes the work and impact of Elizabeth Eisenstein, a historian who studied the effects of the printing press. It discusses how printing standardized text and increased access to information. This led to revolutionary changes, as printed books allowed ideas to spread more widely and be examined more critically. Printing helped enable scientific advances by disseminating ancient knowledge more broadly.
The document discusses the history of print culture from its origins in China to its spread across Asia and later Europe. It notes that printing began in China using woodblock printing before spreading to Japan and Korea. Marco Polo then brought knowledge of printing back to Europe from China. Johannes Gutenberg later invented the mechanical printing press in the 1450s, vastly increasing the production and spread of printed materials. This led to the emergence of a new reading public and a major cultural and social transformation known as the print revolution.
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Chapter - 5, History of the Novel, History, Social Science, Class 10
INTRODUCTION
THE RISE OF THE NOVEL
CONDITION OF EUROPE IN 19TH CENTURY
THE NOVEL COMES TO INDIA
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This document discusses the history and impact of print culture. It begins with the origins of print technology in China and its spread to Europe via Marco Polo and Johannes Gutenberg's printing press. It then examines how print culture influenced various groups including women's education and roles, religious debates and reforms, children's literature and education, and the spread of revolutionary ideas during the French Revolution. Print helped disseminate ideas and knowledge on a wide scale, empowering previously marginalized groups and fueling social and political change.
Marco Polo brought print technology from China to Italy in 1295. Demand for books increased in Europe and book fairs were held, with scribes working for booksellers. Johann Gutenberg developed the first printing press in the 1430s by adapting wine and olive presses. He printed the first book, the Bible, around 1448, producing about 180 copies over 3 years. Printing presses spread across Europe in the following centuries, with 20 million books printed in the 15th century alone.
This document provides an overview of the history of print from its origins in East Asia to its spread and impact in Europe and India. It discusses the early development of printing technologies like hand printing of books in China and their spread to Japan. It then covers the invention of the printing press in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg and the ensuing "print revolution." The document also examines the social and cultural impacts of the spread of print, including the growth of new reading publics and debates around religion. It provides examples of the development and role of print culture in different regions like China, Japan, Europe, and India over time.
Print culture & the modern world part 2Mukund Ingle
The document summarizes the history of printing and print culture in India from the 16th century onwards. It notes that manuscripts were previously the main method of document storage but were expensive and fragile. The printing press was introduced by Portuguese missionaries and later used to print books in local Indian languages. Newspapers proliferated in the 19th century, debating social and religious issues and spreading new ideas. Literature in native languages grew, and visual culture also developed. Print played a key role in fostering nationalism by spreading information against colonial policies and connecting people across regions.
Japanese art has a long history spanning over 30,000 years. Early pottery from the Jomon period dates back to around 10,000 BCE. Major cultural influences came from Korea and China starting in the Yayoi period 400 BCE. Key periods include the Nara period which saw the founding of Japan's first imperial capital in 645 CE and the Heian period when literature became popular. Artistic styles evolved over time, influenced by Buddhism and periods of war. Famous works include Hokusai's 1831 woodblock print "The Great Wave" and calligraphy by the monk Ikkyu expressing his passion for Zen Buddhism. The 607 CE Horyu-ji Buddhist temple is considered the oldest wooden structure in
Japanese art has evolved over centuries, originally influenced by Buddhist art from China. During early periods like Nara and Fujiwara, Buddhist sculptures and paintings became popular. The Fujiwara period saw the development of Yamato-e painting traditions. During Kamakura, sculpture took on realistic details, while the Muromachi period saw the rise of ink paintings influenced by Zen Buddhism. Later periods like Momoyama and Edo saw developments in screen paintings, lacquerware, and ceramics. In more recent centuries, Western styles influenced Japanese art, though traditional forms remain influential as well.
The document provides an overview of Japanese art history from the Jomon period through contemporary times. It begins with a summary of Jomon art from around 14,000 BCE, characterized by cord-marked pottery. It then discusses the Yayoi period from 350 BCE, marked by the introduction of wet-rice agriculture and Korean cultural influences. The Kofun period saw the emergence of keyhole-shaped tomb mounds and clay sculptures. Subsequent sections cover the Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, Edo and contemporary periods, highlighting characteristic artistic styles, materials, subjects and influential artists of each era.
The document summarizes Japanese art from the Muromachi period (1392-1573) through modern times. It describes major periods and artistic styles, including the influence of Zen Buddhism in the Muromachi, the rise of decorative painting schools like Kano in the Momoyama period, the popularity of ukiyo-e prints in the Edo period, and the blending of Western and traditional styles during Japan's modernization. Key artists mentioned include Sesshu, Ikkyu, Ando Hiroshige, and Takashi Murakami. Traditional arts like tea ceremony and architecture are discussed alongside their evolution in different eras.
The document discusses the history and development of Japanese art from ancient times through the Edo and Meiji periods. It describes how Japanese art was influenced by Shinto, Buddhist, Chinese and Korean traditions but maintained a simplicity and emphasis on nature. During the Edo period, ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished, depicting scenes of daily life. The Meiji restoration modernized Japan and its art, combining Western techniques with traditional Japanese themes and aesthetics. Today, traditional and avant-garde Japanese art forms coexist and have globally influenced the art world.
- Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 600s and had a major influence on Japanese culture and art forms. Different schools of Buddhism developed with varying beliefs and practices.
- Zen Buddhism became prominent in the 1100s, emphasizing meditation, simplicity, and inner peace. Samurai adopted Zen beliefs to achieve strength in battle.
- Literature flourished beginning in the 800s using Chinese characters. The Tale of Genji was a seminal work depicting life in the imperial court. Poetry like haiku focused on themes of nature, love, and romance.
- Distinctive Japanese art forms included ink paintings, calligraphy, flower arranging, bonsai, and Zen rock gardens emphasizing simplicity and tranquility
This document provides an overview of Japanese art and history. It summarizes Japan's cultural influences from China and Korea, including writing systems, Buddhism, and architectural styles. Key periods discussed include the Heian period during which refined courtly arts flourished, and the Kamakura period when a military government rose to power and arts shifted to glorify warriors. Specific artworks are analyzed, such as Buddhist sculptures and scroll paintings depicting scenes from literature, showing the evolution of Japanese artistic traditions.
Manuscript magazines are documents written by hand before the invention of printing. Manuscripts were not defined by their content and could include writing, maps, illustrations. In India, palm leaf manuscripts were commonly used from ancient times until the 19th century. Paper spread from China via the Islamic world to Europe in the 15th century and replaced parchment. Modern variations include film/theater scripts and screenplays. Historical genres included Bibles which were widely studied in the Middle Ages, and Books of Hours which contained prayers and were popular devotional texts.
Japanese art has a long history spanning various periods and styles. Early cultures like Jomon produced ceramics and clay figurines, while the Yayoi period introduced iron and pottery. Buddhism arrived in the 6th century, influencing Nara period sculptures and buildings executed in bronze and lacquer. The Heian period saw mandala paintings and wood sculptures, while the Kamakura period featured portrait scroll paintings. Later periods like Momoyama were known for giant murals and raku tea bowls, and the Edo period saw the rise of genre paintings depicting everyday life.
This document provides a history of oriental and eastern art, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and modern East Asian art. It summarizes the origins and evolution of art forms such as painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and pottery in each culture. Key developments include the origins of Chinese stone art 10,000 years ago, the rise of landscape painting in China 900-1100 AD, the influence of Buddhism on Japanese bronze casting in the 7th-8th centuries, and the influence of Western art in modernizing Japanese art in the 20th century. It also notes the growing international market for Chinese and East Asian art.
PRINT CULTURE AND THE MODERN WORLD..pdfSangeethaT30
Print culture emerged with the advent of printing presses in Europe and East Asia. In China, woodblock printing was used from the 8th century AD to reproduce texts. Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in the 15th century, vastly increasing the production of books in Europe. Print culture standardized languages and disseminated ideas on a mass scale, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and French Revolution. In India, printing was introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century and expanded under the British East India Company, though it was also subject to censorship by colonial authorities. Print culture brought new forms of literature and visual culture to both Europe and India.
The document discusses the history of print culture around the world. It begins with print in China, where hand printing of books began in the 6th century AD using wood blocks. Print culture expanded in China to serve the needs of the imperial bureaucracy and later a growing urban populace. Print also spread to Japan and Europe via China. Johannes Gutenberg developed the mechanical printing press in Europe in the 15th century, vastly increasing the production of books and enabling the "print revolution" that created a new mass reading public where knowledge was increasingly spread through the printed rather than spoken word.
The document discusses the history of print culture and its influence on modern society. It describes how printing originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia and Europe. Key developments discussed include the earliest woodblock printing in China in the 6th century AD, the movable type printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, and how this led to a boom in printing and more widespread literacy. It also discusses how print culture contributed to the spread of ideas, political debates, and events like the Protestant Reformation and French Revolution.
Print Culture & the Modern World part 1Mukund Ingle
The document summarizes the history of printing from its origins in China, Japan, and Korea using woodblock printing techniques. It then discusses how printing spread to Europe via Marco Polo and was advanced through Johannes Gutenberg's development of the mechanical printing press in the 15th century. The summary discusses how the printing press increased book production and literacy, leading to new reading publics and religious and intellectual debates. It outlines how publishers attracted new readers and how print culture influenced movements like the French Revolution. Innovations like powered presses and offset printing are also mentioned.
The document summarizes the work and impact of Elizabeth Eisenstein, a historian who studied the effects of the printing press. It discusses how printing standardized text and increased access to information. This led to revolutionary changes, as printed books allowed ideas to spread more widely and be examined more critically. Printing helped enable scientific advances by disseminating ancient knowledge more broadly.
The document discusses the history of print culture from its origins in China to its spread across Asia and later Europe. It notes that printing began in China using woodblock printing before spreading to Japan and Korea. Marco Polo then brought knowledge of printing back to Europe from China. Johannes Gutenberg later invented the mechanical printing press in the 1450s, vastly increasing the production and spread of printed materials. This led to the emergence of a new reading public and a major cultural and social transformation known as the print revolution.
Chapter - 8, Novels, Society and History, History, Social Science, Class 10Shivam Parmar
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Chapter - 5, History of the Novel, History, Social Science, Class 10
INTRODUCTION
THE RISE OF THE NOVEL
CONDITION OF EUROPE IN 19TH CENTURY
THE NOVEL COMES TO INDIA
Every topic of this chapter is well written concisely and visuals will help you in understanding and imagining the practicality of all the topics.
By Shivam Parmar (PPT Designer)
This document discusses the history and impact of print culture. It begins with the origins of print technology in China and its spread to Europe via Marco Polo and Johannes Gutenberg's printing press. It then examines how print culture influenced various groups including women's education and roles, religious debates and reforms, children's literature and education, and the spread of revolutionary ideas during the French Revolution. Print helped disseminate ideas and knowledge on a wide scale, empowering previously marginalized groups and fueling social and political change.
Marco Polo brought print technology from China to Italy in 1295. Demand for books increased in Europe and book fairs were held, with scribes working for booksellers. Johann Gutenberg developed the first printing press in the 1430s by adapting wine and olive presses. He printed the first book, the Bible, around 1448, producing about 180 copies over 3 years. Printing presses spread across Europe in the following centuries, with 20 million books printed in the 15th century alone.
This document provides an overview of the history of print from its origins in East Asia to its spread and impact in Europe and India. It discusses the early development of printing technologies like hand printing of books in China and their spread to Japan. It then covers the invention of the printing press in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg and the ensuing "print revolution." The document also examines the social and cultural impacts of the spread of print, including the growth of new reading publics and debates around religion. It provides examples of the development and role of print culture in different regions like China, Japan, Europe, and India over time.
Print culture & the modern world part 2Mukund Ingle
The document summarizes the history of printing and print culture in India from the 16th century onwards. It notes that manuscripts were previously the main method of document storage but were expensive and fragile. The printing press was introduced by Portuguese missionaries and later used to print books in local Indian languages. Newspapers proliferated in the 19th century, debating social and religious issues and spreading new ideas. Literature in native languages grew, and visual culture also developed. Print played a key role in fostering nationalism by spreading information against colonial policies and connecting people across regions.
Japanese art has a long history spanning over 30,000 years. Early pottery from the Jomon period dates back to around 10,000 BCE. Major cultural influences came from Korea and China starting in the Yayoi period 400 BCE. Key periods include the Nara period which saw the founding of Japan's first imperial capital in 645 CE and the Heian period when literature became popular. Artistic styles evolved over time, influenced by Buddhism and periods of war. Famous works include Hokusai's 1831 woodblock print "The Great Wave" and calligraphy by the monk Ikkyu expressing his passion for Zen Buddhism. The 607 CE Horyu-ji Buddhist temple is considered the oldest wooden structure in
Japanese art has evolved over centuries, originally influenced by Buddhist art from China. During early periods like Nara and Fujiwara, Buddhist sculptures and paintings became popular. The Fujiwara period saw the development of Yamato-e painting traditions. During Kamakura, sculpture took on realistic details, while the Muromachi period saw the rise of ink paintings influenced by Zen Buddhism. Later periods like Momoyama and Edo saw developments in screen paintings, lacquerware, and ceramics. In more recent centuries, Western styles influenced Japanese art, though traditional forms remain influential as well.
The document provides an overview of Japanese art history from the Jomon period through contemporary times. It begins with a summary of Jomon art from around 14,000 BCE, characterized by cord-marked pottery. It then discusses the Yayoi period from 350 BCE, marked by the introduction of wet-rice agriculture and Korean cultural influences. The Kofun period saw the emergence of keyhole-shaped tomb mounds and clay sculptures. Subsequent sections cover the Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, Edo and contemporary periods, highlighting characteristic artistic styles, materials, subjects and influential artists of each era.
The document summarizes Japanese art from the Muromachi period (1392-1573) through modern times. It describes major periods and artistic styles, including the influence of Zen Buddhism in the Muromachi, the rise of decorative painting schools like Kano in the Momoyama period, the popularity of ukiyo-e prints in the Edo period, and the blending of Western and traditional styles during Japan's modernization. Key artists mentioned include Sesshu, Ikkyu, Ando Hiroshige, and Takashi Murakami. Traditional arts like tea ceremony and architecture are discussed alongside their evolution in different eras.
The document discusses the history and development of Japanese art from ancient times through the Edo and Meiji periods. It describes how Japanese art was influenced by Shinto, Buddhist, Chinese and Korean traditions but maintained a simplicity and emphasis on nature. During the Edo period, ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished, depicting scenes of daily life. The Meiji restoration modernized Japan and its art, combining Western techniques with traditional Japanese themes and aesthetics. Today, traditional and avant-garde Japanese art forms coexist and have globally influenced the art world.
- Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 600s and had a major influence on Japanese culture and art forms. Different schools of Buddhism developed with varying beliefs and practices.
- Zen Buddhism became prominent in the 1100s, emphasizing meditation, simplicity, and inner peace. Samurai adopted Zen beliefs to achieve strength in battle.
- Literature flourished beginning in the 800s using Chinese characters. The Tale of Genji was a seminal work depicting life in the imperial court. Poetry like haiku focused on themes of nature, love, and romance.
- Distinctive Japanese art forms included ink paintings, calligraphy, flower arranging, bonsai, and Zen rock gardens emphasizing simplicity and tranquility
This document provides an overview of Japanese art and history. It summarizes Japan's cultural influences from China and Korea, including writing systems, Buddhism, and architectural styles. Key periods discussed include the Heian period during which refined courtly arts flourished, and the Kamakura period when a military government rose to power and arts shifted to glorify warriors. Specific artworks are analyzed, such as Buddhist sculptures and scroll paintings depicting scenes from literature, showing the evolution of Japanese artistic traditions.
Manuscript magazines are documents written by hand before the invention of printing. Manuscripts were not defined by their content and could include writing, maps, illustrations. In India, palm leaf manuscripts were commonly used from ancient times until the 19th century. Paper spread from China via the Islamic world to Europe in the 15th century and replaced parchment. Modern variations include film/theater scripts and screenplays. Historical genres included Bibles which were widely studied in the Middle Ages, and Books of Hours which contained prayers and were popular devotional texts.
Japanese art has a long history spanning various periods and styles. Early cultures like Jomon produced ceramics and clay figurines, while the Yayoi period introduced iron and pottery. Buddhism arrived in the 6th century, influencing Nara period sculptures and buildings executed in bronze and lacquer. The Heian period saw mandala paintings and wood sculptures, while the Kamakura period featured portrait scroll paintings. Later periods like Momoyama were known for giant murals and raku tea bowls, and the Edo period saw the rise of genre paintings depicting everyday life.
This document provides a history of oriental and eastern art, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and modern East Asian art. It summarizes the origins and evolution of art forms such as painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and pottery in each culture. Key developments include the origins of Chinese stone art 10,000 years ago, the rise of landscape painting in China 900-1100 AD, the influence of Buddhism on Japanese bronze casting in the 7th-8th centuries, and the influence of Western art in modernizing Japanese art in the 20th century. It also notes the growing international market for Chinese and East Asian art.
PRINT CULTURE AND THE MODERN WORLD..pdfSangeethaT30
Print culture emerged with the advent of printing presses in Europe and East Asia. In China, woodblock printing was used from the 8th century AD to reproduce texts. Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in the 15th century, vastly increasing the production of books in Europe. Print culture standardized languages and disseminated ideas on a mass scale, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and French Revolution. In India, printing was introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century and expanded under the British East India Company, though it was also subject to censorship by colonial authorities. Print culture brought new forms of literature and visual culture to both Europe and India.
The document discusses the history of print culture around the world. It begins with print in China, where hand printing of books began in the 6th century AD using wood blocks. Print culture expanded in China to serve the needs of the imperial bureaucracy and later a growing urban populace. Print also spread to Japan and Europe via China. Johannes Gutenberg developed the mechanical printing press in Europe in the 15th century, vastly increasing the production of books and enabling the "print revolution" that created a new mass reading public where knowledge was increasingly spread through the printed rather than spoken word.
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This document provides an overview of the development and spread of print culture in India and around the world. It discusses how printing began in China and spread to other Asian countries like Japan. It then covers the introduction of printing to Europe via Marco Polo and the innovations of Johannes Gutenberg that led to the Printing Revolution. The document also summarizes the growth and impact of print culture in India, including how it influenced religious and political debates and connected people across the subcontinent.
1. The document discusses the history of printing and print culture from its origins in China to its spread and impact in Europe and India. Key developments include Gutenberg inventing the printing press in the 15th century, the spread of printing presses throughout Europe by the late 15th century, and printing arriving in India with missionaries in the 16th century.
2. Printing led to new forms of publication like novels and newspapers, debates around religious and political ideas, and the emergence of new reading publics. It contributed to social changes like the scientific revolution and spread of Enlightenment ideas.
3. In India, printing arrived with missionaries and helped circulate religious and social reform debates in the 18th-
Printing originated in China in the 6th century through woodblock printing and later spread to Japan and Korea. Traditional books in China were accordion-style folded sheets. Johannes Gutenberg introduced mechanical movable type printing to Europe in the 15th century, which enabled mass production of books and drove the "Print Revolution" that widely disseminated information and transformed society.
Typography was invented independently in China and Europe. Woodblock printing, the first method of mechanical book reproduction, was developed in China in the Tang Dynasty and spread to other East Asian countries. In Europe, xylographic printing using carved wooden blocks began in the 13th century. Johannes Gutenberg developed the metal movable type printing press around 1450, vastly increasing production. Printing then spread across Europe in the late 15th century, allowing mass reproduction of books for the first time. Typography was introduced to Russia in the mid-16th century and further advanced with early Russian printer Ivan Fedorov. Modern printing techniques continue to develop and are now widely used.
The document discusses various aspects of print culture and its development around the world. It provides details on:
- The earliest forms of printing emerging in East Asian nations like China and Japan beginning in the 6th century AD using woodblock printing.
- Printing techniques spreading from China to Europe via Marco Polo in the 13th century.
- Johannes Gutenberg developing the movable type printing press in 1450s, allowing books to be widely printed.
- The print revolution transforming society by spreading knowledge, increasing literacy, and enabling new forms of publication and readership.
1) Printing was first developed in China in the 7th century through woodblock printing of Buddhist texts and then spread to other East Asian countries like Japan and Korea.
2) The technology made its way to Europe in the 15th century via Italy after Marco Polo's return from China. Johannes Gutenberg then developed the printing press in Germany which accelerated book production.
3) The emergence of print culture had wide-ranging impacts such as the growth of literacy, new reading publics, religious and political debates, and the development of national languages and cultures across Europe and other parts of the world.
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The document summarizes the history of printing from its origins in China, Japan, and Korea using woodblock printing techniques. It then discusses how printing spread to Europe via Marco Polo and was advanced through Johannes Gutenberg's development of the mechanical printing press in the 15th century. The summary discusses how the printing press increased book production and literacy, leading to new reading publics and religious and intellectual debates. It outlines how publishers attracted new readers and how print culture influenced movements like the French Revolution. Innovations like powered presses and offset printing are also mentioned.
Renaissance humanism began in Italy in the 14th-15th centuries as a revival of classical antiquity that emphasized grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry and moral philosophy. Johannes Gutenberg introduced mechanical movable-type printing to Europe in the 15th century, vastly increasing the spread of knowledge. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most influential polymaths of the High Renaissance in the late 15th-early 16th centuries, renowned as a painter, inventor, scientist and engineer. Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492 led to the European discovery and colonization of the Americas. Michelangelo was a preeminent sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance in the early 16th century.
The document provides an overview of key developments during the Renaissance period in Europe from the 14th to 16th centuries. It discusses how the Renaissance sparked a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity, humanism, and individualism. Specifically, it summarizes how the printing press allowed for wider dissemination of books and ideas; how vernacular languages like English, French, and Spanish developed their literary traditions; and how renowned artists and writers like Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Cervantes, and others made significant cultural contributions during this time.
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The document provides background information on the development of books and printing before Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable type printing in the 15th century. It explains that before the Renaissance, all books had to be manually copied by hand, so they were rare and expensive. Most people could not read and had limited knowledge beyond their local area. The document then describes Gutenberg's development of movable metal type, oil-based ink, and the wooden printing press, which allowed multiple copies of books to be produced quickly. It highlights that Gutenberg's first printed book was the Bible in the 1450s.
Print technology originated in China and spread to Europe through missionary work and trade. The printing press allowed ideas like those of philosophers during the French Revolution to spread widely, influencing public debate. In India, printing was introduced by missionaries and further developed under the East India Company, enabling religious and social reformers to publish texts that debated orthodox views and advocated for issues like women's rights. Over time, print culture in regional Indian languages expanded public discourse.
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1) The printing press was independently invented in the 15th century in Germany by Johannes Gutenberg and allowed for mass-production of books using movable metal type.
2) Gutenberg's printing press had a major impact by spreading knowledge and new ideas through the printing of books, leading to cultural and religious changes like the Protestant Reformation.
3) The growth of printing helped establish the modern university system and enabled the scientific revolution by allowing new ideas to be shared and compared more widely.
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1. Printing technologies developed in China and spread to Japan, eventually reaching Europe via Marco Polo in the late 13th century.
2. Johannes Gutenberg invented the mechanical printing press in the 1450s, which allowed for faster and cheaper book production than manuscript copying.
3. The printing press had wide-ranging social impacts, including the emergence of a new reading public, religious debates and reforms, and the spread of dissenting ideas.
Printing is a process for mass reproducing text and images using a master form or template. The earliest non-paper products involving printing include cylinder seals and objects such as the Cyrus Cylinder and the Cylinders of Nabonidus. The earliest known form of printing as applied to paper was woodblock printing
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Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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2. Print culture embodies all forms of printed text and other printed forms
of visual communication. One prominent scholar in the field is Elizabeth
Eisenstein, who contrasted print culture, which appeared in Europe in the
centuries after the advent of the Western printing-press (and much earlier in
China where woodblock printing was used from at least 800 AD), to scribal
culture. Walter Ong, by contrast, has contrasted written culture, including
scribal, to oral culture.
3. Book making before the age of print, from
Akhlaq-i-Nasiri, 1595.
This is a royal workshop in the sixteenth
century,
much before printing began in India. You
can see
the text being dictated, written and
illustrated. The
art of writing and illustrating by hand
was
important in the age before print. Think
about
what happened to these forms of art with
the
coming of printing machines.
4.
5.
6. "Modern Book Printing" sculpture, showing a pile of
modern codex books.A Chinese bamboo book
THE HISTORY OF BOOKS FOLLOWS A SUITE OF
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR BOOKS. THESE
IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF TEXT CONSERVATION, THE
ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PORTABILITY, AND THE COST OF
PRODUCTION. THIS HISTORY HAS BEEN LINKED TO
POLITICAL AND ECONOMICAL CONTINGENCIES, THE
HISTORY OF IDEAS, AND THE HISTORY OF RELIGION.
7. Calligraphy (from Greek kallos "beauty" + graphi "writing") is a type of visual art. It is often called the art of fancy lettering .
A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and
skillful manner"
8. Printing of visual material led to interesting publishing practices. In the late eighteenth century, in the flourishing urban circles at Edo (later to be
known as Tokyo), illustrated collections of paintings depicted an elegant urban culture, involving artists, courtesans, and teahouse gatherings.
Libraries and bookstores were packed with hand-printed material of various types – books on women, musical instruments, calculations, tea
ceremony, flower arrangements, proper etiquette, cooking and famous places.
Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-
printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770. The
oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 868, is the Buddhist
Diamond Sutra, containing six sheets of text and woodcut
illustrations. Pictures were printed on textiles, New words
Calligraphy – The art of beautiful and stylized Writing, 155
Print Culture playing cards and paper money. In medieval
Japan, poets and prose writers were regularly published,
and books were cheap and abundant.
A morning scene, tokiyo print by Shunman
Kubo, in late eighteenth century.
9.
10. As the demand for books increased, booksellers all over Europe began exporting books to
many different countries. Book fairs were held at different places. Production of handwritten
manuscripts was also organized in new ways to meet the expanded demand. Scribes or skilled
handwriters were no longer solely employed by wealthy or influential patrons but increasingly
by booksellers as well. More than 50 scribes often worked for one bookseller. But the
production of handwritten manuscripts could not satisfy the ever-increasing demand for books.
Copying was an expensive, laborious and time-consuming business. Manuscripts were fragile,
awkward to handle, and could not be carried around or read easily. Their circulation therefore
remained limited. With the growing demand for books, woodblock printing gradually became
more and more popular. By the early fifteenth century, woodblocks were being widely used in
Europe to print textiles, playing cards, and religious pictures with simple, brief texts.
Gutenberg was the son of a merchant and grew up
on a large agricultural estate. From his childhood he
had seen wine and olive presses. Subsequently, he
learnt the art of polishing stones, became a master
goldsmith, and also acquired the expertise to create
lead moulds used for making trinkets. Drawing on
this knowledge, Gutenberg adapted existing
technology to design his innovation. The olive press
provided the model for the printing press, and
moulds were used for casting the metal types for the
letters of the alphabet.
11. Notice the long handle attached to the screw. This
handle was used to turn the screw and press down the
platen over the printing block that was placed on top of
a sheet of damp paper. Gutenberg developed metal
types for each of the 26 characters of the Roman
alphabet and devised a way of moving them around so
as to compose different words of the text. This came to
be known as the moveable type printing machine, and
it remained the basic print technology over the next 300
years. Books could now be produced much faster than
was possible when each print block was prepared by
carving a piece of wood by hand. The Gutenberg press
could print 250 sheets on one side per hour.
12. Pages of Gutenberg’s Bible, the first
printed book in Europe.
A printer’s workshop, sixteenth century.
13. Printing revolution ushered in the era of modern Europe
by making both ancient and medieval texts available to
a broader audience which produced a fertile ground for
new ideas and new theories. Marshall McLuhan rightly
notes that the shift from predominantly oral culture to
print culture also affected the nature of human
consciousness in that print represented an abstraction
of thought which gave precedence to linearity,
sequentiality and homogeneity. This mode of thinking is
very much evident not only in rationalist philosophy,
realistic fiction, but also in the rise of scientific
materialism in the following centuries. Printing also led
to the standardization of various European languages
as works began to be published in these languages.
Eventually this standardization of vernacular languages
contributed toward promoting literatures which were
used to create national mythologies. Whereas maps
were in circulation since ancient times, cartography as a
science is the child of print revolution. And cartography
was not only important in demarcating national
boundaries, but also mapping the territories that were
colonized in the new world.
14. 1. Print popularized the ideas of the
enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their
writings provided a critical connmentary or
tradition, superstition and despotism.
2. Print created a new culture of dialogue
and debate. All values, forms and institutions
were re-evaluated and discussed by a public
that had become aware of the power of
reason.
3. 1780’s there was an outpouring of
literature that mocked the royalty and
criticized their morality. In the process, it
raised questions about the existing social
order.
4. The print helps the spread of ideas.
People did not read just one kind of
literature. If they read the Ideas of Voltaire
and Rousseau, They were also exposed to
monarchic and church propaganda.
5. Print did not directly shape their minds, but
it did open up the possibility of thinking
differently.
16. INDIA AND THE WORLD OF PRINT
Manuscripts Before the Age of Print
India had a very rich and old tradition of
handwritten manuscripts – in Sanskrit,
Arabic, Persian, as well as in various
vernacular languages. Manuscripts were
copied on palm leaves or on handmade
paper. Pages were sometimes beautifully
illustrated. They would be either pressed
between wooden covers or sewn
together to ensure preservation.
Manuscripts continued to be produced
till well after the introduction of print,
down to the late nineteenth century.
Pages
from the
Diwan of
Hafiz,
1824.
Pages
from the
Rig-ved.
17. Print Comes to India
India Cartoon, Antique
Print
The Anglo-
Indian
Colonel
Visiting His
Doctor
Antique
Print
18. New Forms of Publication
Printing created an appetite for new kinds of writing. As more and
more people could now read, they wanted to see their own lives,
experiences, emotions and relationships reflected in what they
read. The novel, a literary firm which had developed in Europe,
ideally catered to this need. It soon acquired distinctively Indian
forms and styles. For readers, it opened up new worlds of
experience, and gave a vivid sense of the diversity of human lives.
Other new literary forms also entered the world of reading – lyrics,
short stories, essays about social and political matters. In different
ways, they reinforced the new emphasis on human lives and
intimate feelings, about the political and social rules that shaped
such things. By the end of the nineteenth century, a new visual
culture was taking shape. With the setting up of an increasing
number of printing presses, visual images could be easily
reproduced in multiple copies. Painters like Raja Ravi Varma
produced images for mass circulation. Poor wood engravers who
made woodblocks set up shop near the letterpresses, and were
employed by print shops.
Raja Ritudhwaj rescuing Princess Madalsa From the
captivity of demons, print by Ravi Varma.
19. Lives and feelings of women began to be written in
particularly vivid and intense ways. Women’s
reading, therefore, increased enormously in middle-
class homes. Liberal husbands and fathers began
educating their womenfolk at home, and sent them
to schools when women’s schools were set up in
the cities and towns after the mid-nineteenth
century. Many journals began carrying writings by
women, and explained why women should be
educated. They also carried a syllabus and attached
suitable reading matter which could be used for
home-based schooling.
A European couple
sitting on chairs,
nineteenth-century
woodcut.
An Indian couple,
black and white
woodcut.
Ghor Kali (The End of
the World), coloured
woodcut, late nineteenth
century.
20. Before 1798, the colonial state under the East India Company was not too concerned with
censorship. Strangely, its early measures to control printed matter were directed against
Englishmen in India who were critical of Company misrule and hated the actions of particular
Company officers. The Company was worried that such criticisms might be used by its critics in
England to attack its trade monopoly in India. By the 1820s, the Calcutta Supreme Court
passed certain regulations to control press freedom and the Company began encouraging
publication of newspapers that would celebrate British rule. In 1835, faced with urgent petitions
by editors of English and vernacular newspapers, Governor-General Bentinck agreed to revise
press laws. Thomas Macaulay, a liberal colonial official, formulated new rules that restored the
earlier freedoms. After the revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed. Enraged
Englishmen demanded a clamp down on the ‘native’ press. As vernacular newspapers became
assertively nationalist, the colonial government began debating measures of stringent control. In
1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws. It provided the
government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press. From
now on the government kept regular track of the vernacular newspapers published in different
provinces. When a report was judged as seditious, the newspaper was warned, and if the
warning was ignored, the press was liable to be seized and the printing machinery confiscated.