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The Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series: Designing Dante in Manuscript and Print: Strategies of the Page

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Dates:5 May 2022
Times:12:00 - 13:00
What is it:Seminar
Organiser:John Rylands Library
Who is it for:Adults, General public
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Join this lunchtime talk to explore three iconic Dante items from the Rylands collections and how they reveal a multitude of design and presentation choices. Guyda Armstrong, curator of Designing Dante exhibition, will be in discussion with John Hodgson (Associate Director: Curatorial Practices at the Rylands). They will present and explore 14th and 15th century manuscript and printed Dante collections.

This is an online event that will take place via Zoom. Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/designing-dante-tickets-258598253337

This event is part of a live, online lunchtime seminar series. University of Manchester researchers team up with experts from the Rylands to share current research activities. The seminars will showcase rare and fascinating objects from the special collections, along with discoveries and new perspectives formed through their study. Attendees will be invited to participate with questions and thoughts during the live Q&A

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