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200459 minPGdocumentary

Tabula rasa

200459 minPGdocumentary

Ancient Greeks created wooden frames filled with liquid wax to form flat surfaces for engraving, known as 'tabula rasa' when unused.

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Juan Miguel Gutiérrez

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Ancient Greeks created wooden frames filled with liquid wax to form flat surfaces for engraving, known as 'tabula rasa' when unused.

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Juan Miguel Gutiérrez

Juan Miguel Gutiérrezdirector

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Wooden frames supported the writings of ancient Greeks. They poured liquid wax into these frames, creating flat surfaces for engraving. These surfaces were known as 'tabulas'. When unused, they were called 'tabula rasa', meaning blank sheets. The documentary presents the history and function of these early writing tools. It details their significance in ancient Greek culture and their role in the development of written communication. The film runs for 59 minutes and was released in 2004.

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