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Romanesque Art II

Question 1 • Art History I - EL4002

What is parchment?

Answer
A
thin paper with a wax coating overtop to create a visual effect when painted for manuscripts
B
thin paper that is oiled before it is used
C
thin material made from sheepskin or goatskin, used for books or manuscripts

Explanation

Parchment is a writing material made from prepared animal skin, traditionally sheep or goat skin. It was used for books and manuscripts before paper became widely available. Choice C gives this definition; parchment is not simply wax-coated or oiled paper.

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