Question

Explain how print developed in Japan.

Answer 1

Buddhist monasteries from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770.

The oldest printed Japanese book was the Buddhist ‘Diamond Sutra’ with woodcut illustrations.

Pictures were printed on textiles, playing cards and paper money.

Printing of visual material led to interesting publishing practices.

Answer 2

Print originated in Japan by Buddhist Monks from China.

Explanation:

• The handprint technology for the first time introduced in China and later went to Japan around 768-770 AD.
• The oldest printed Japanese book was the Buddhist text, which came to be known as Diamond Sutra with woodcut illustrations.
• The printing played a key role in bringing change in the society.
• Several other texts and novels in different genres printed for people to read.

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