History of Material Texts, 1500-2000. (1.5 h)

Introduces issues in the history of material texts, from early modern manuscript culture through the 20th century. Using materials from ZSR Library’s Special Collections, students examine printed texts as objects of study in three major ways: as material artifacts, as vehicles for text, and as social constructs. Includes a research project, and hands-on book arts labs. For more information contact the Special Collections Librarian, ZSR Library.