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SUMMARY:Intro to East Asian Woodblock Printing: Context\, Material\, & Print
DESCRIPTION:East Asian woodblock printing has been a crucial method of book 
 printing for over a thousand years\, influencing printing practices 
 globally as early as the 13th century. This workshop introduces 
 participants to East Asian woodblock printing—the dominant method of book 
 production in China\, Japan\, Korea\, and other East Asian regions from the 
 8th to the 19th century.\n\nParticipants will engage in hands-on printing 
 activities and examine historical book materials from the UVic Libraries 
 Special Collections & University Archives. A brief lecture will provide 
 cultural and social context\, including the features of ancient East Asian 
 books\, their types and uses\, and the evolution of printing 
 technology.\n\nParticipants will learn how to:\n\n\n	Practice traditional 
 techniques: Gain hands-on experience with East Asian woodblock printing 
 methods.\n	Apply safety protocols: Understand and follow safety guidelines 
 for working in a book arts and letterpress printing environment.\n	Analyze 
 historical materials: Examine original book artifacts from UVic Libraries 
 Special Collections to identify key features of ancient East Asian 
 books.\n	Develop critical perspectives: Engage in discussion and 
 comparative analysis of East Asian xylographic printing techniques and 
 Western printing practices\, considering their cultural\, technological\, 
 and social implications.\n\n\n
LOCATION:Lower Level room A003
ORGANIZER;CN="Ying Liu":MAILTO:yingliu@uvic.ca
CATEGORIES:Farallon Book Arts Lab
CONTACT;CN="Ying Liu":MAILTO:yingliu@uvic.ca
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URL:https://libcal.uvic.ca/event/3995565
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