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9 September, 2019
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Exhibition: History of Book Illustration: 1400 - 1900
Date/Time: Sunday, 18 August 2019 - Friday, 27 September 2019, all day
Location: Level 1, Barr Smith Library
Cost: Free - All welcome
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Is a picture really worth a thousand words?
From woodcut to lithograph, this exhibition explores the history and methods of book illustration, and sheds light on the important role that co-existent images and text play in the transfer and retention of meaningful knowledge.
Visit Level 1 of the Library where you can learn more about these centuries-old techniques and view some of the finest illustrated books Special Collections has to offer.
On display during Barr Smith Library opening hours until 27 September 2019 date.
Contact: Ms Cheryl Hoskin, Email: cheryl.hoskin@adelaide.edu.au, Special Collections Librarian, Business: (08) 8313 5224
