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Led by Curators from the National Art Library, this course explores tradition and innovation in the arts and crafts of the book: writing, calligraphy and visual text; illumination and illustration; book bindings and formats. Leaning on NAL and V&A collections, it will show how artists have found the book a fertile space for creative expression, from illuminated manuscripts to graphic novels.
You can learn from our world-class experts wherever you are, whenever suits you: watch lectures live or view the recording later in your own time. You can experience the full breadth and depth of the V&A's collections with 12 hours of study over 6 weeks. Learn at your own pace: lecture recordings and study materials, lecture notes, copies of the presentations, and additional study materials are available in our secure Microsoft Teams environment for up to 6 weeks after the course ends, so you'll never miss a thing. And finally, join the conversation: share your perspective with your fellow students, and support each other in your further enquiries outside of class time.
Read moreElizabeth is Senior Librarian for Collections and Content at the NAL, V&A. She has researched, published and taught on topics in book history, art-historical publishing and artists’ books. Catherine is Collections Curator at the NAL, specialising in late medieval illuminated manuscripts, teaches regularly and has published internationally.
The V&A offers online courses at a very high level and I'm so pleased to be able to take advantage of this; after every session I feel as though I've learned something new from lecturers who are very knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. Previous V&A Academy Online Course Attendee.
5 November 2024 - 10 December 2024
£130.00
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
Become a Member and enjoy free access to exhibitions, previews, priority booking, freshly curated content and much more.