Class 10 History Chapter 5- Print Culture and the Modern World Notes
Class 10 History Chapter 5- Print Culture and the Modern World Notes 1. The Emergence of Printed Books In East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea pioneered early print technologies, utilizing hand printing methods. In China, the practice of rubbing paper to create prints dates back to AD 594, with books being folded and stitched for durability. China, as a major producer of printed material, utilized printing for civil service examinations and educational texts, expanding access beyond scholar-officials to include merchants and leisure readers. Introduction to Japan: Hand printing techniques were introduced to Japan by Buddhist missionaries around AD 768-770. This led to the printing of the Buddhist Diamond Sutra in AD 868, marking the onset of printing practices in Japan. The printing of visual material, such as woodcut illustrations, contributed to the development of an extensive library of hand-printed material covering various topics, including urban cul...