ART 1714 - Introduction to Book Binding

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This class serves as an introduction to the book as artifact of material culture. A variety of traditional and nontraditional book structures are explored. Students learn from historical approaches to constructing the codex form, including the single signature pamphlet, the multisignature case binding, the coptic, and the medieval long stitch. Students learn Japanese binding and its many variations. Several contemporary variations are introduced, including the tunnel, the flag book, the accordion, and the carousel. Students explore the visual book using found imagery and photocopy transfers and produce a variety of decorated papers to be used in their bindings.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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