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Early Medieval Art II

Question 7 • CARE_24_25_TX-Art I B

How were the pages made to create the Book of Kells?

Answer
A
Scribes prepared the papers using a printing press.
B
185 calves were slaughtered to create vellum.
C
both of these
D
neither of these

Explanation

The Book of Kells was written by hand on vellum, a writing material made from prepared animal skins. It is estimated that the skins of about 185 calves were needed to make its pages. Scribes did not use a printing press to prepare them, so “185 calves were slaughtered to create vellum” is the correct choice.

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