Ethiopian Bible and the use of Design principals

My first thought was how beautiful the pages were.  The colors were so bright and vivid.  I noticed that the pages were all outlined with “chain” like lines.  These lines on each page show repetition and help with the text.  After listening to the summary I learned that these lines are called, “harag”.  Harag is used in ancient Ethiopian manuscripts each page has a different harag.  The harag mark a contrast for each page.  I also noticed that the red writing in the left column was in proximity with the red letters in the right column.  The shapes drawn in the pictures of mosses coat are all aligned vertically on the coat.  Even hand written the alignment for the text both on the left margin and the right margin are perfect.  Because the writer took so much time focusing on these design principals you know that this book was of great importance.