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Routledge - The Aura of the Word in the Early Age of Print

Name: Routledge - The Aura of the Word in the Early Age of Print
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Explore the profound impact of the printing revolution with The Aura of the Word in the Early Age of Print (1450-1600). Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how the invention of movable type transformed the perception of text during the early modern period. Drawing inspiration from Walter Benjamin's theories on mechanical reproduction and the loss of an object's aura, this text investigates whether the mass dissemination of printed material changed the authority and singularity of the written word. It asks if the transition from manuscript to print altered the status of text in the same way reproduction affects visual art. This book is a vital resource for scholars and students interested in the history of typography, graphic arts, and the cultural shifts of the 15th through 16th centuries. It provides a deep look into how technology shapes our relationship with language and information.

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Examines the historical transition from handwritten manuscripts to the era of movable type between 1450 and 1600.

Analyzes the concept of the word's aura and how mass dissemination affects its perceived authority and singularity.

Connects historical print developments to Walter Benjamin's theories regarding mechanical reproduction and art.

Provides academic insight into the early modern period and the cultural shifts caused by printing technology.

Serves as a specialized resource for studies in typography, graphic arts, and the history of the written word.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472434684
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Graphic Arts > Typography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 April 2016
Listed Since: 19 October 2015

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