Statements (643)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
available for research
available for research purposes available for public viewing rare and valuable limited access due to rarity available for research at Bibliothèque nationale de France |
| gptkbp:acquisition |
various institutions
donated by a private collector acquired by British Library in 1757 acquired by the State Library of Berlin in 19th century |
| gptkbp:acquisition_year |
gptkb:unknown
varies by institution |
| gptkbp:art_style |
gptkb:carving
Gothic script illuminated decorated initials |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
considered a work of art
considered a masterpiece of typography valued for its artistry notable for its craftsmanship highly valued for its craftsmanship considered a masterpiece of typography and design valued for its artistic quality |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg's_workshop gptkb:Protestant_Reformation printing revolution the invention of the printing press the invention of printing associated with the rise of humanism the city of Mainz |
| gptkbp:availability |
rare and valuable
limited copies exist limited copies in libraries |
| gptkbp:availability_in_libraries |
found in major libraries worldwide
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| gptkbp:bibliographic_significance |
important for bibliographic studies
important for bibliophiles |
| gptkbp:binding_style |
originally bound in wooden boards
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| gptkbp:charity |
gptkb:unknown
various collectors various collectors and institutions |
| gptkbp:collectibility |
highly sought after by collectors
highly collectible item |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Thomas_Fisher_Rare_Book_Library
gptkb:UCLA_Library_Special_Collections gptkb:University_of_California,_Merced gptkb:Cambridge_University_Library gptkb:Morgan_Library_&_Museum gptkb:Harry_Ransom_Center gptkb:University_of_Washington_Libraries gptkb:Bibliothèque_nationale_de_France_collection gptkb:University_of_Michigan_Library gptkb:Rare_Book_and_Manuscript_Library gptkb:collection special collections Rare Book Collection Rare Books and Special Collections various libraries and museums Bodleian Library collection Bayerische Staatsbibliothek collection part of rare book collections rare book collection British Library collection Vatican Library collection State Library of Berlin collection Special Collections at University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| gptkbp:condition |
varies by copy
well-preserved copies exist preserved in good condition |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
ongoing preservation efforts
ongoing preservation initiatives |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
preserved in controlled environments
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| gptkbp:content |
gptkb:the_Latin_Vulgate_Bible
gptkb:the_Latin_Vulgate Biblical scripture Old and New Testament Old and New Testaments contains the Latin Vulgate Bible |
| gptkbp:copies_known |
about 49 complete copies
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| gptkbp:copy_number |
one of the few surviving copies
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:creator |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage
gptkb:UNESCO_Memory_of_the_World_Register recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site part of world heritage part of world cultural heritage recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage item recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World Register item |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
global impact on society impact on education influenced art and literature impact on religion impact on art revolutionized book production revolutionized the production of books influenced the Reformation impact on literacy rates significant impact on literacy significant impact on the Renaissance transformed communication and education significant impact on literacy and education impact on religion and society influenced literacy rates significant impact on the spread of knowledge significant in Western history significant influence on the spread of literacy significant in the spread of literacy impact on Western culture influenced the development of modern publishing influenced the spread of knowledge significant influence on the spread of literature transformed access to knowledge transformed literacy rates in Europe pivotal in the spread of the Renaissance and Reformation |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
contributed to the standardization of languages
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of the printing revolution
significant in cultural history considered a cultural treasure important artifact of the Renaissance represents the dawn of the information age symbol of the printing press symbol of the spread of knowledge symbol of the spread of literacy symbol of literacy and education symbol of the Renaissance. important artifact of Western civilization pivotal in the spread of the Renaissance and Reformation |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
symbol of knowledge and learning
symbol of the Renaissance symbol of the printing revolution represents the dawn of the information age symbol of knowledge dissemination symbol of the Renaissance and Reformation symbol of the spread of knowledge symbol of literacy and education represents the spread of literacy the dawn of the modern age |
| gptkbp:current_status |
held in special collections
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| gptkbp:data_usage |
movable type printing
letterpress printing |
| gptkbp:digital_transformation |
available online
available in digital format digitized versions available online digitally preserved many copies are digitized digitized versions exist online |
| gptkbp:digitization_status |
digitized versions available online
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
42 cm x 30 cm
approximately 42 cm x 30 cm approximately 42 cm tall |
| gptkbp:educational_use |
used in teaching about the history of printing
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
influenced educational practices
textbook production promoted the establishment of schools changed access to knowledge |
| gptkbp:exemplifies |
early printing technology
the transition from manuscript to print the technological advancements of the 15th century early modern bookmaking early modern printing technology the art of typography |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
various museums
displayed in museums exhibited in various museums displayed in various exhibitions displayed in various museums featured in various exhibitions worldwide various exhibitions worldwide frequently displayed displayed in major exhibitions exhibited in various libraries frequently displayed in museums displayed in libraries and museums displayed in libraries displayed in libraries and museums worldwide displayed in special collections displayed in various libraries and museums frequently displayed in libraries |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
exhibited in various museums
exhibited in various museums worldwide featured in numerous exhibitions exhibited in major museums displayed in major exhibitions exhibited in major libraries exhibited in major libraries and galleries exhibited in major museums and libraries |
| gptkbp:exhibition_location |
gptkb:Public_Library
gptkb:University_of_Michigan_Museum_of_Art various libraries and museums |
| gptkbp:famous_edition |
the first edition
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its typographic innovation
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| gptkbp:features_artist |
features intricate illustrations
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| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:literature
|
| gptkbp:first_edition |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible
yes available online first edition available in digital format known as the 42-line Bible multiple editions exist Gutenberg Bible, 1455 considered the first edition of the Bible printed in the West digitized copies exist online two-volume edition |
| gptkbp:font_used |
gptkb:Textura_typeface
Textura |
| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:document
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
received both praise and criticism
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| gptkbp:held_in |
special collections
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a national treasure in Germany
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Reformation
gptkb:Renaissance Renaissance period 15th century Europe pre-Reformation Europe produced during the late Middle Ages developed during the transition from manuscript culture to print culture produced during the early Renaissance produced during the transition from manuscript culture to print culture produced during the transition from medieval to modern times produced during the transition from manuscript to print produced during a time of great change in Europe produced during the transition to modernity |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
important historical document
considered a historical document important artifact of the 15th century serves as a historical document of the 15th century considered a national treasure in many countries important artifact of the printing revolution |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
transformed access to knowledge
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
various translations exist
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a symbol of knowledge dissemination
legacy in the history of books legacy of the printing press remains a symbol of knowledge and learning |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Renaissance
15th century |
| gptkbp:historical_research |
subject of historical research
subject of historical research and analysis |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
role in the dissemination of knowledge
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marks the beginning of the printed book era
marks the beginning of the mass production of books marks the beginning of the mass communication era marks the start of the mass production of books marks the start of the printing revolution marks the beginning of the modern era of publishing important artifact in book history marks the start of the Printing Revolution marks the transition to the modern era pivotal in the history of publishing pivotal in the spread of knowledge pivotal in the spread of the Renaissance marked the beginning of the modern era of publishing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Gutenberg Bible
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| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
yes
woodcut illustrations decorative initials decorated initials |
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:education
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:print
Renaissance humanism spread of Christianity impact on Christianity the spread of literacy printing revolution modern printing technology development of printing technology influenced the Reformation influenced the spread of literacy influenced the Protestant Reformation influenced modern publishing practices inspired future printing technologies influenced future printing practices sparked the spread of printed literature significant for the spread of Christianity |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:print
book design modern printing technology modern printing techniques |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:the_Protestant_Reformation
gptkb:Protestant_Reformation literary culture book design the spread of Protestantism modern printing techniques modern publishing industry literacy rates in Europe |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:significant
increased literacy rates inspired future authors influenced literary works influenced subsequent book design influenced literature and education influenced the development of literature increased literacy rates in Europe influenced the spread of literature influenced subsequent literature and publishing practices book design and illustration contributed to increased literacy rates in Europe development of vernacular languages increased access to written works influenced book art and design influenced subsequent printing |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
medieval manuscripts
earlier manuscripts |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
future printers
future generations of printers inspired future generations of printers inspired future printers inspired future printing innovations inspired future printing techniques inspired future generations of printers and publishers inspired future book design |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
available online
digitized versions available online |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
extensive bibliography exists
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| gptkbp:isbn |
not applicable
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| gptkbp:knockouts |
gptkb:document
leather various styles various types originally bound in wooden boards leather binding various types of bindings exist |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:layout |
two columns per page
Gothic typeface |
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a masterpiece of typography
remains a significant cultural artifact foundation of modern publishing foundation for modern publishing legacy of printing technology considered a landmark in the history of printing legacy in book history paved the way for mass communication paved the way for the mass production of books foundation of the printing industry foundation of the printing revolution legacy of innovation in printing technology |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh_Library
gptkb:University_of_California,_Merced gptkb:State_Library_of_Berlin gptkb:Bayerische_Staatsbibliothek gptkb:Mainz,_Germany gptkb:University_of_California,_Santa_Cruz gptkb:Public_Library gptkb:Berlin,_Germany gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_California,_Irvine gptkb:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles gptkb:University_of_Cambridge gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh gptkb:University_of_Michigan gptkb:University_of_Notre_Dame gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania gptkb:University_of_Toronto gptkb:University_of_Virginia gptkb:University_of_Washington gptkb:Morgan_Library_&_Museum gptkb:University_of_California,_Davis gptkb:University_of_California,_San_Diego gptkb:University_of_Illinois_at_Urbana-Champaign gptkb:University_of_Southern_California gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin-Madison gptkb:British_Library gptkb:University_of_California,_Riverside gptkb:Bodleian_Library gptkb:University_of_California,_Santa_Barbara gptkb:New_York_Public_Library gptkb:Bibliothèque_nationale_de_France gptkb:Vatican_Library various institutions worldwide Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich British Library, London University of Toronto, Canada held in various libraries and institutions |
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:paper
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| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
still relevant in discussions of media history
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| gptkbp:next_edition |
gptkb:Mazarine_Bible
gptkb:the_42-line_Bible first edition the Barlow copy various editions printed later several known copies exist various notable editions exist the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the New York Public Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Morgan Library & Museum the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the State Library of Bavaria one copy in the British Library several known copies in private collections several notable editions exist some copies are in private collections the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Bodleian Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the British Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the British Museum the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Huntington Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Library of Congress the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Vatican Library the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek copy the Bibliothèque nationale de France copy the Bn F copy the British Library copy the Library of Congress copy the Morgan Library copy the New York Public Library copy the State Library of Bavaria copy the University of Texas copy the Vatican Library copy the first edition printed in Europe the one in Morgan Library & Museum the one in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek the one in the Bibliothèque nationale de France the one in the British Library the one in the New York Public Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the National Library of France the ' Gutenberg Bible' at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek |
| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
text layout
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| gptkbp:notable_collection |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
various institutions various historical figures sought after by collectors Henry VIII, King of England collected by various notable figures |
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
transformed communication and information dissemination
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibition |
exhibited in various museums
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
exhibited in major libraries
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
elaborate illustrations
illuminated pages large format decorative initials gold leaf embellishments hand-painted illustrations two columns of text considered a masterpiece of typography large print Gothic typeface use of metal type two columns of text per page large typeface two-column format two-column layout contains 1282 pages contains the complete Bible handwritten annotations printed in blackletter typeface printed in two columns first major book produced in the West using movable type. |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
woodcut illustrations
illuminated pages large format high-quality typography decorative initials gold leaf embellishments rubrication two columns of text elaborate illustrations and decorations use of metal type contains woodcut illustrations large typeface two-column format two-column layout elaborate woodcut illustrations contains Latin text and commentary decorative initials and illustrations use of color printing |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
first book printed in Europe
one of the earliest major books printed in Europe. |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
approximately 180
approximately 180 known copies about 180 approximately 180 surviving copies estimated 180 copies printed estimated 180 |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
contains famous biblical passages
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| gptkbp:number_of_volumes |
gptkb:1
two |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:Latin
gptkb:Latin_Vulgate |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Public_Library
gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:University_of_Notre_Dame gptkb:King_George_III gptkb:University_of_California,_San_Diego gptkb:King_Henry_VIII various institutions various historical figures various collectors owned by notable figures throughout history held by various institutions worldwide various collectors and institutions various institutions and collectors various libraries and collectors various monarchs and collectors throughout history |
| gptkbp:page_count |
1282
approximately 1282 pages approximately 1282 1282 pages approximately 1280 pages |
| gptkbp:pages |
1282
around 1282 pages |
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
ongoing conservation efforts
conservation efforts ongoing ongoing preservation efforts well-preserved conservation efforts ongoing ongoing efforts ongoing conservation initiatives climate-controlled storage ongoing conservation work preserved in controlled environments conserved digitized versions available online well-preserved copies exist some copies are in fragile condition well-preserved examples exist conserved and protected conserved in climate-controlled environments digitally preserved for future generations housed in climate-controlled environment requires special conditions various copies are preserved in libraries various copies in different conditions |
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
special collections
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| gptkbp:printing_location |
gptkb:Mainz,_Germany
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| gptkbp:printing_press |
gptkb:Gutenberg's_printing_press
Gutenberg's invention |
| gptkbp:printing_process |
used oil-based ink
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| gptkbp:produces |
limited print run
about 180 copies |
| gptkbp:public_access |
available for public viewing
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
attracts visitors and researchers
attracts public attention |
| gptkbp:publication_year |
1455
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| gptkbp:publications |
numerous publications written about it
numerous publications have been written about it |
| gptkbp:published_in |
1455
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| gptkbp:published_year |
1455
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Latin_Vulgate
other early printed books |
| gptkbp:repository |
gptkb:University_of_Washington_Special_Collections
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| gptkbp:reprints |
reprints made in later years
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
limited editions available
widely produced many reproductions exist facsimile editions available limited number of reproductions available facsimile editions exist numerous facsimiles exist made for educational use numerous reproductions exist numerous reproductions made since its publication |
| gptkbp:research |
extensively studied
subject of extensive research subject of many academic papers subject of extensive academic research analyzed by bibliographers |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
focus of bibliographic and historical research
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
important for historical research
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
high
highly sought after by collectors subject of extensive research subject of academic interest high among bibliophiles attracts interest from bibliophiles bibliographers and historians highly sought after by scholars highly studied by bibliographers and historians widely studied in bibliographic research |
| gptkbp:resolution |
large format
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
extensive
extensive research conducted extensively studied subject of numerous academic studies subject of many theses extensive studies conducted extensively studied by historians subject of numerous studies subject of extensive research subject of extensive studies important for theological studies important for textual criticism subject of extensive academic study important for biblical scholarship subject of extensive study authorship and production methods analyzed in literature and history courses debate over its exact number of copies printed debate over the number of surviving copies discussions on its authenticity and provenance important for understanding early printing subject of ongoing academic discussion various scholarly editions exist |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
ongoing research
influenced biblical scholarship important for understanding early printing important in bibliographic studies important subject in bibliographic studies |
| gptkbp:signature |
Gutenberg's unique printing style
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| gptkbp:significance |
first major book printed using movable type
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| gptkbp:size |
gptkb:document
about 42 cm tall about 42 cm x 30 cm |
| gptkbp:strength |
high research value
highly valued by bibliophiles important for bibliographic studies |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Textura_typeface
Gothic typeface |
| gptkbp:text |
gptkb:Old_Testament
gptkb:sacred_texts gptkb:the_Latin_Vulgate gptkb:New_Testament Old and New Testament |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Christian_Bible
gptkb:book gptkb:sacred_texts incunabulum |
| gptkbp:values |
extremely high
extremely valuable highly valuable extremely valuable in the rare book market highly valuable collector's item extremely high monetary value |
| gptkbp:variant |
multiple editions
multiple versions exist multiple variants exist multiple editions exist various editions exist various textual variants exist |
| gptkbp:writings |
subject of textual analysis
analyzed for linguistic studies |
| gptkbp:year_created |
1455
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:British_Library
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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