EDLD 5366 Week 1 Reflection

The ancient manuscript I chose to discuss is the Bible from Ethiopia. I believe I chose it because it is easy to relate to this work, even though I cannot read the text. In the book I can see the writer was artistic, yet methodical in his creation of this piece of history. Contrast is shown in the vivid, bright colors he uses on the pale page. Within the pictures is even more contrast with color. The paintings are very detailed and crisp. In addition, some of the text is in red, indicating it may be more important. Repetition is apparent throughout in the borders of the drawings, the pillars and arches and their details, as well as the similarities in all the intricate artwork. Alignment is very simple and symmetrical, but affective. Most things are centered on the page, but it would make the eyes flow as they should when reading the text. Proximity seems to be represented in different areas of the book. The first page appears to contain a title, telling us what will be coming in the text. Most pages containing pictures have text to go along with them. I am sure the text would be an indicator of what appears in the picture itself. The book presents itself as being regal. This along with the vivid colors might designate its importance to those reading it.