WASHINGTON DC – die Ausstellung „Pages“ in der Folger Shakespeare Library zeigt die Geschichte, Produktion und Erhaltung von Büchern und Manuskripten vom Mittelalter bis zur Renaissance. In der Ausstellungshalle der Bibliothek zeigt die Sammlung seltene Gegenstände aus dem umfangreichen Bestand der Folger, darunter frühe gedruckte Bücher, beleuchtete Manuskripte und Beispiele verschiedener Papierherstellung- und Buchbindertechniken. Die Ausstellung beschäftigt sich mit der materiellen Kultur von Büchern – von der Pergamentvorbereitung und Tintenformulierung bis hin zu Drucktechnologien und Konservierungsverfahren – und bietet Visi an
8238 x 5492 px | 69,7 x 46,5 cm | 27,5 x 18,3 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
15. Mai 2025
Ort:
Capitol Hill, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The "Pages" exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library presents a comprehensive exploration of the material history of books and manuscripts, drawing from the Folger's world-renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, this specialized exhibition examines the physical components and production processes of written and printed texts from the medieval period through the Renaissance and early modern era. The exhibition is organized thematically, guiding visitors through the evolution of writing surfaces from parchment (made from animal skin) to paper, showcasing examples of different types and qualities of materials used across centuries and regions. Display cases contain rare items that demonstrate various aspects of book production, including manuscript preparation, early printing techniques, bookbinding methods, and illustration processes. Highlights likely include examples from the Folger's collection of 82 copies of Shakespeare's First Folio (the largest collection in the world), alongside earlier illuminated manuscripts that showcase the artistry of pre-printing book production. Interactive elements may include magnifying stations that allow visitors to examine the minute details of paper fibers, printer's marks, binding techniques, and scribal handwriting. The exhibition also addresses the science and art of book conservation, revealing how these fragile artifacts are preserved for future generations through specialized techniques and environmental controls. Contextual information explains how the material aspects of books—their size, binding, paper quality, and typography—influenced how they were used, who could access them, and how knowledge circulated in pre-modern societies. The Folger Shakespeare Library, founded by Henry Clay Folger and opened in 1932, houses the world's largest Shakespeare collection and is a premier research center for scholars of Renaissance literature and cu
