Download Pdf (Link given below) PRINT IN CHINA *HUGE DEMAND OF BOOKS IN CHINA i. Demand for Civil Services Examination. Only people who were preparing for this exam, would demand for books. ii. By 17th Century, dur to growing Urban Culture, use of print expanded. iii. Books like – Fictional Books, and Romantic Plays – were in demand. iv. Women also become Reader as well as publisher of books. # SHANGHAI – become hub of Western Style School of Printing PRINT IN JAPAN *IMPORTANT INFORMATION i. By 13-15 century, diversification of Print in Japan was started. ii. Books were printed in huge quantity which make them cheaper. iii. KITAGAWA UTAMARO – He is famous for his Art called UKIYO # EDO (TOKYO) – become hub of printing in Japan PRINT IN KOREA Famous book of Korea – JIKJI About JIKJI PRINT COMES TO EUROPE Chinese Paper reached Europe Via SILK ROUTE. But Print was not famous in Europe. *For Ordinary People – Wood Block Printing Books were available, as they were cheap. *For Rich People – Books made with VELLUM, which is most expensive. >> VELLUM – a high quality, smooth printing surface made from scrapped animal skin. GUTENBERG AND THE PRINTING PRESS THE PRINT REVOLUTION Aspect Before the Print Revolution After the Print Revolution Production of books Books were handwritten by scribes, so production was slow. Books were printed using printing presses, increasing speed. Cost of books Books were very expensive and affordable only to the rich. Printed books became cheaper and affordable for many people. Availability Very few books were available due to manual copying. Large numbers of books were produced and widely available. Access to knowledge Knowledge was limited to elites, clergy and scholars. Knowledge reached common people, students and workers. Literacy level Literacy rate was low due to lack of books. Literacy increased as books became easily available. Language used Most books were written in Latin. Books were printed in vernacular (local) languages. Spread of ideas New ideas spread slowly from person to person. Ideas spread quickly through books, pamphlets and newspapers. Education Education was limited and not widespread. Education expanded with textbooks and printed material. Social impact There was little discussion or public debate. Public opinion developed and debates increased. IMPACT OF PRINT REVOLUTION 1. EMERGENCE OF NEW READER 2. RELIGIOUS DEBATES AND FEAR OF PRINT 3. PRINT AND DISSENT READING MANIA It refers to dramatic surge in literacy and demand for books, driven by rising education rates and cheap, accessible printed materials. *Effects of Reading Mania DOWNLOAD PDF of this Short Notes from telegram channel – CLICK HERE POWER OF PRINT PRINT CULTURE AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION “Print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution occurred” Suitable Arguments: 19th CENTURY 1. CHILDREN 2. WOMEN 3. WORKERS FURTHER INNOVATIONS IN PRINTING 1. Power-Driven Cylindrical press 2. Offset press 3. Photoelectric Controllers 4. Dust Cover / Book Jacket DOWNLOAD PDF of this Short Notes from telegram channel – CLICK HERE INDIA AND THE WORLD OF PRINT *PRINT COMES TO INDIA *RELIGIOUS REFORM AND PUBLIC DEBATES *NEW FORM OF PUBLICATION Visual Culture – by Raja Ravi Verma *WOMEN AND PRINT *POOR AND PRINT *PRINT AND CENSORSHIP DOWNLOAD PDF of this Short Notes from telegram channel – CLICK HERE Explore other chapter’s NOTES – CLICK HERE or visit Gyanora.in For Practicing chapter wise question answers – CLICK HERE or visit QnA.Gyanora.in Follow us on: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Gyanora Telegram: t.me/gyanora Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gyan_ora?igsh=aDQxbDk1aDdleHJ6
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