Study Guide 6

Question 1

Johann Gutenberg

Answer 1

Gutenberg Bible (first printed book), continued Medieval manuscript conventions, german tradition

Question 2

Gutenberg’s innovations

Answer 2

moveable type, metal alloys, printing press

Question 3

The Printing Press

Answer 3

historiated initials, illuminated manuscript, Johann Gutenberg used black script, letters based on Textura from germany, font that resembled formal handwriting, he took into consideration the renaissance social change and the growing desire for secular knowledge

Question 4

Medieval Manuscripts

Answer 4

European middle ages, used in systems of power and limited to those of power, role of scribe and scriptorium

Question 5

Moveable Type

Answer 5

system of printing that uses moveable components

Question 6

Block Printing

Answer 6

using wooden blocks to print text or designs

Question 7

Copperplate

Answer 7

style of calligraphic writing

Question 8

Compositor

Answer 8

someone who arranges type for printing

Question 9

Renaissance

Answer 9

manuscripts were produced by those of power for religion, bible, gospel,

Question 10

Nicholas Jenson

Answer 10

created first roman type face, Historia Naturalis, printed on vellum

Question 11

Geoffroy Tory

Answer 11

champs fluery (field of flowers), engraver, best known for adding accents on letters in french