Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books

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Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 2pm – 3:30pm, at Exeter Cathedral Library, West Wing of the Bishop’s Palace

Study beautiful treasures in the collections of Exeter Cathedral Library to discover how illustrations were produced from woodcuts to lithographs, and explore how text and image come together to convey meaning.

Tickets:
£20 (tickets coming soon)

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Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books