A digital publication from the J. Willard Marriott Library

Meetings and Presentations

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Arianna D’Ottone

Arabic Block Printed Amulets: Bridging East and West – Nov 15, 2024 Online Presentation 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wb9QWqQKR-o

Lars Kim: Survey of Korean Calligraphy, Typography, and Print

The Letterform Lecture Series
Presented at the San Francisco Public Library
April 2, 2019

Analyzing seven 13-14th century Arabic block prints

Hear a discussion on the latest research results coming from analyzing seven early Arabic block prints (13-14th century) belonging to the Marriott Library. The research was conducted at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource and at Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art.

Alt text: "Event poster titled 'Western Bibliography: Technology in Western History - Moveable Metal Type.' Includes schedule from Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2023, featuring speakers like Timothy Barrett and Raymond S. Nelson, Jr. Sessions on papermaking, printmaking, and Gutenberg's type. Held via YouTube and Zoom. UNESCO and ICDH logos at the top."

UNESCO – From Jikji to Gutenberg Forum

An overall discussion through a zoom conference with presenters answering questions on Korean bookmaking & types. – Online, November 28 – December 1, 2023

Illustration of a printing press on the left with one person operating it and another reading. Zoomed-in movable type text on the right. Labels identify both.

Can X-Rays Trace the Origins of Printing?: Minhal Gardezi

Minhal Gardezi is a PhD Student in the Department of Physics at UW-Madison working with the From Jikji to Gutenberg project under professor Uwe Bergmann. This presentation describes the use of X-rays to study the composition of early pages printed from metal movable type… – PBS Wisconsin, University Place, May 2, 2023

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Platemark s3e32 the print ecosystem: Ad Stijnman

From the podcast- Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Ad discusses the From Jikji to Gutenberg project at 1:01:16 but the whole recording is informative and entertaining. We hope you find time to give it a listen.

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From Jikji to Gutenberg Scholarly Colloquium

A meeting of scholars, historians, conservators, and librarians from seven countries –UNESCO, April 13-14, 2023

Announcement for online lectures from Dec. 12-15 and 20 on Korean Ink, Hanji, and Woodblock Printing, with noted speakers, via YouTube and Zoom.

UNESCO – From Jikji to Gutenberg Forum

An overall discussion through a zoom conference with presenters answering questions on Korean bookmaking & types. – Online, December 12-20, 2022

Alt text: "Two pages side by side. Left: A book titled 'Specimen Pages of Korean Movable Types,' featuring structured typography. Right: An ancient manuscript page with two columns of dense text and red markings, conveying historical and scholarly significance."

Grolier Club Panel Discussion: From Jikji to Gutenberg

Randy Silverman gave an update on the goals of the From Jikji to Gutenberg project; Jennifer Giaccai discussed an overview of the Scientific Examination of Four Gutenberg Folios… – November 8, 2022

A group of seven people wearing masks stand in front of bookshelves filled with colorful books. One person holds an open book, smiling warmly, creating a celebratory and scholarly atmosphere.

JIKJI Global – Scientific Analysis of Jikji

Delve into the scientific exploration of Jikji, a 1377 metal type-printed book, as international collaboration reveals insights into its material composition, conservation, and potential applications, ensuring its preservation. – September, 2021 – September, 2022