University of St. Thomas presents “From Illumination to I-Pads: A Very Brief History of the Art Book” September 29, 2010

Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: James Piccininni 713-525-2190 jpicci@stthom.edu

“From Illumination to I-Pads: A Very Brief History of the Art Book” will trace the history of the illustrated book, highlighting the key stages during the Middle Ages, while touching on where we stand in the 21st century. This lecture is part of the New Faculty Lecture Series sponsored by the Friends of Doherty Library.

The rise of religious academic learning led to innovations in illuminated manuscript technology and production. The spread of Judaism and Christianity throughout the ancient Mediterranean prompted the replacement of the scroll by the codex. With the introduction of monastic scriptoriums in Ireland, the seeds of European universities were planted. Academies bloomed in the age of Scholasticism when picture books reached their aesthetic apex.

Today the academy once more finds itself in a period of transition—the computers that universities have developed and embraced are now replacing the codex.

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored By Friends of the Doherty Library

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