M-85v. Introduction to Islamicate Manuscripts
Length: 10 hours Format: Online This course is for students who have not yet had the opportunity to study Islamicate manuscripts. It is an introductory course and will take a …
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H-160. The History of Books and Printing in Korea
This course will offer a history of books in Korea since 700 CE, with contextual reference to developments in China and Japan, and to parallels in the West. We will …
H-140. The History & Culture of the Tibetan Book
This course offers a broad overview of the history and culture of the book in Tibet. Participants will discuss what is meant by “the book” in Tibetan culture and explore …
M-85. Introduction to Islamicate Manuscripts
Though the arts of the manuscript book constitute one of the most vital forms of artistic creativity and practice within the Islamic world, they have received relatively little attention within …
I-95. Hokusai & Book Illustration
Books figured significantly in the formation of the reputation of Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) among his contemporaries and subsequently in Europe and America. He provided illustrations for over 260 titles, encompassing …
I-90. The Art of the Book in Edo & Meiji Japan, 1615–1912
The illustrated woodblock printed books produced in Japan in the Edo and Meiji periods represent a remarkable achievement in terms of their technical perfection, broad range of styles and subject …
I-85. Japanese Prints and Illustrated Books in Context
Japanese woodblock prints and illustrated books from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries are celebrated for their high technical and aesthetic achievements. In this course, we will look closely at …
H-85. The History of the Book in China
This course will offer a comprehensive history of books in China with reference to relevant developments in Korea and Japan and to parallels in the West. It treats the subject in …
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