21H.343[J] Making Books in the Renaissance and Today

Semester: Fall
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Year offered: 2023

Erica Zimmer

(Same subject as CC.120[J])

Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: MW2.30-4 (14N-112)
Explores the impact of new technology on the recording and distribution of words and images in Europe from 1400-1800. Assignments include essays and online projects. Students participate in the design and printing of an eight-page pamphlet on a hand-set printing press. Limited to 12.

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