ART317 Art and Books (8)

Abstract

This subject offers a thematic study of art and books. It focuses on the relationships between image and text, between form and content, and between conception and construction. These concepts are introduced through the study of key examples, including illuminated manuscripts, livres d'artiste, children's illustrated books, the 'new comic' and artists' books in the twentieth century. The subject also introduces students to the literature and contemporary debate about art and books and discusses the future of the book in a digital age.

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Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ART317
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Communication and Creative Industries

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the definitions of 'book', 'illustrated book', 'artists' book', 'book-like object'
- be able to identify key episodes in the evolution of the book and discuss the factors what contributed to the evolution of the book form
- be able to discuss the relationship between image and text in the book format
- be able to discuss the relationship between form and content in the book format
- be able to analyse and critique artists' books and illustrated books
- be able to debate the issues surrounding the book in a digital age

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- What is a book? - The book in the Middle Ages - Illuminated Manuscripts - The influence of printing on books - Precursers of the artists' book - Illustrated books - livres d'artiste and children's illustrated books - Artists' books in the 20th century - The 'new comic' - The book in the digital age

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