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Calligraphy Around The World, Rachel Morris

Octavofest

Lecture/demonstration: Calligraphy Around the World

History of writing as art; use of local resources in development of writing tools; make a pen from a recycled can.

A Day Of Asian Books, Part 2 - An Octavofest Keynote Event, James Canary

Octavofest

This demo is part of the Keynote Event sponsored by Heights Libraries: A Day of Asian Books

Jim Canary continues his program by demonstrating printing techniques with 100-year-old carved woodblocks. Audience members can see and handle samples of handmade Tibetan paper and copies of books in various styles, then participate by trying out the techniques themselves with hands-on guidance.

A Day Of Asian Books, Part 1 - An Octavofest Keynote Event, James Canary

Octavofest

This lecture is part of the Keynote Event sponsored by Heights Libraries: A Day of Asian Books

Jim Canary, Tibetan scholar and book conservator at the Lilly Rare Books Library of Indiana University, presents an illustrated talk on the history of books in Asia, the challenges of conserving ancient documents, and modern efforts to preserve and revitalize the traditions of book and papermaking.

The Scribe's Hand: Calligraphy Around The World Workshop, Rachel Morris

Octavofest

Global Arts and Culture Workshop

The Scribe's Hand: Calligraphy Around the World

History of writing as art; use of local resources in developments of writing tools, make a pen from recycled can.

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