Exploring the Evolution of the Book

What is the oldest item in the library's collection?

• A papyrus scroll

• A cuneiform tablet

• A palm leaf book

• A medieval manuscript

What was the primary purpose of the cuneiform tablet mentioned?

• A scientific document

• A literary work

• A tax receipt

• A religious text

What material was the Torah scroll traditionally written on?

• Papyrus

• Vellum

• Palm leaf

• Paper

What innovation did the scroll introduce in the history of writing?

• Easier access to information

• More information in one place

• Use of animal skin

• Increased durability

Why did the form of the palm leaf book remain important in Buddhist tradition?

• Because of its durability

• Due to its association with spirituality

• For its ease of production

• Because it was easy to transport

What was a significant advantage of the codex over previous forms of writing?

• It enabled easier access to information

• It allowed for more decorative art

• It was more durable

• It was cheaper to produce

What is the Latin origin of the word 'codex'?

• Book

• Tree trunk

• Wax tablet

• Writing

What was the primary material used in fine bindings in the 17th and 18th centuries?

• Palm leaves

• Papyrus

• Vellum

• Fine leather

Why did book clasps become less necessary over time?

• Because books became smaller

• Because of the switch to paper

• Due to the invention of the printing press

• Due to improved binding techniques

How does the artwork by Kylie Stillman reinterpret the concept of reading?

• By painting over book pages

• By turning books into digital art

• By carving into the edges of books

• By using books to create sculptures