Course: History of Books VII

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Course title History of Books VII
Course code KHVFR/DKK7
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 4
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Krušinský Rostislav, Mgr.
Course content
19th century book. Modern Czech book - first half of 20th century.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
Course objective consists in making students possible to learn a book entirely considering historical, socio-demographic and technological aspects. There is accentuated understanding comprehensive continuity of book history both in the world and Czech Republic territory resulting from fundamental knowledge of art history, aesthetics, literary history and codicology.
Students are lectured on book historical development considering the history of alphabet, writing agents and means from ancient time to modern times. Students are capable of mastering historical book metamorphosis considering book binding and decoration. They get acquainted with preserved specimens, both hand-written and printed, and significant book culture centres.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Barták, J. - Kraus, V. Typografové 1468 - 1939. Praha, 1996.
  • Černá, M. L. Stručné dějiny knihtisku.. Praha, 1948.
  • HORÁK, F. Česká kniha v minulosti a její výzdoba.. Praha, 1948.
  • Horák, F. Pět století českého knihtisku.. Praha, 1968.
  • Chyba, K. Slovník knihtiskařů v Československu od nejstarších dob do roku 1860.. Praha, 1966.
  • Kneidl, P. Z historie evropské knihy. Po stopách knih, knihtisku a knihoven.. Praha, 1989.
  • Kolektiv autorů za vedení M. Bohatcové. Česká kniha v proměnách staletí.. Praha, 1990.
  • MATĚJČEK, A. Ilustrace.. Praha, 1931.
  • Šalda, J. Od rukopisu ke knize a časopisu.. Praha, 1983.
  • Volf, J. Dějiny českého knihtisku do roku 1848.. Praha; A. Novák, 1926.
  • Zíbrt, Č. Z dějin českého knihařství.. Mladá Boleslav, 1939.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Restoration Study plan (Version): Restoration and Conservation of Paper, Bookbinding and Documents (2013) Category: Art and applied art 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter