Mesoamerican codex; writing supports; information sciences

Abstract

In this research we propose the following objectives: identify
research on writing objects, in particular, the codex in the Mesoamerican
region; to describe the materials with which these codex were manufactured; to describe how this research benefit the development of information science. Method. Descriptive study whose procedure was documentary research and informal interview with experts, selection and analysis of documents and information, description of findings and conclusions. Results. 64 codex were analyzed, 18 are pre-Hispanic and 46 new-Spanish. The materials used were bark paper, maguey paper, cloth, European paper, and cardboard, combining it with paper, and paper as we know it today. Conclusions. There is a shortage of Mesoamerican codices in the pre-Hispanic period; there is current interest in the post-Cortesian period by indigenous themes; on observe a wider range of raw materials for the production of codex in the colonial period; at present, projects for
the digitization and wider dissemination of Mesoamerican codices are
implemented.