Art of the Book

3 credits · Undergraduate

Material and visual composition of medieval manuscripts; working with medieval and contemporary artists' books in Vanderbilt's Special Collections. Audience, changing popularity of texts and illustrations, and concerns of patrons and artists. Exemplary works include the "Book of Kells," "Luttrell Psalter," and "Tres Riches Heures." Offered on a graded basis only. [3] (HCA)