Subject 'History of Specialty. History of Paper'

Year:   2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    

• Materials similar to paper (amate, tapa, papyrus, parchment etc.).
• Paper invention in China. Introduction of paper in older Islamic countries.
• The beginning of paper-making in Europe. Cotton paper manufacturing technology. Watermark. Identification of old papers.
• Invention of cellulose paper. Technological development of paper industry.
• Papers for different purposes, their qualities and applications. Best-known paper manufacturers.
• History of Estonian paper industry.

The objective is to provide the basic knowledge about the most important stages in the history of paper.

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• have comprehensive knowledge about the most important stages of the history of paper;
• be familiar with the technological principles of producing cotton and cellulose paper;
• be familiar with different paper types, their specifics and applications;
• be familiar with the basic methods to identify old paper and be able to apply them in practice;
• be able to bring out the specifics of the development of paper production in Estonia;
• develop a discussion and/or express their thoughts in written based on their acquired knowledge.

2019: 2267  

2018: 2267  

2017: 2267  

2016: 2267  

2015: 2267  

2014: 2267