HNRS 3201 - Art of the Book

This course will cover the development of Western book production-the design, illustration, printing, and binding of manuscripts and printed texts from the early medieval period to the present. In addition, the course will include visits to the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center where students will participate in some basic bookmaking activities-papermaking, bookbinding, hand typesetting using movable type, and printing.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to Lee Honors College students only.

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.