Aldus Manutius: Scholar, Printer, Innovator
15 January - 28 February 2015, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, BYU (1130 Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602)
Curated by Maggie Kopp
Special Collections’ newest lobby exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Venetian printer Aldus Manutius on the 500th anniversary of his death. Aldus Manutius: Scholar, Printer, Innovator will introduce you to one of the most famous figures in the history of printing through a selection from BYU’s collection of books from the Aldine Press. The exhibit features some of Aldus’ contributions to scholarship, typography, and book design, and connects his innovations to the modern world.
Opening time: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free admission.
For more information: http://sites.lib.byu.edu/worldhistory/2015/01/15/aldus-manutius-scholar-printer-innovator/
