Abstract
This subject offers a thematic study of art and books. It focuses on the relationships between image and text, between form and content, and between conception and construction. These concepts are introduced through the study of key examples, including illuminated manuscripts, livres d'artiste, children's illustrated books, and the 'new comic' … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
- What is a book?- The book in the Middle Ages - Illuminated Manuscripts- The influence of printing on books- Precursors of the artists' book- Illustrated books - livres d'artiste and children's illustrated books- Artists' books in the 20th century- The 'new comic'- The book in the digital age
Assessment items
1. Forum participation
2. Essay/Project
3. Learning journal
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to discuss the definitions of 'book', 'illustrated book', 'artists' book', 'booklike object'
2.
be able to identify key episodes in the evolution of the book and discuss the factors what contributed to the evolution of the book form
3.
be able to discuss the relationship between image and text in the book format
4.
be able to discuss the relationship between form and content in the book format
5.
be able to analyse and critique artists' books and illustrated books
6.
be able to debate the issues surrounding the book in a digital age