Bridwell Library Exhibition: The Shape of Content in Christian Books, Broadsides, and Devotional Objects
The Shape of Content in Christian Books, Broadsides, and Devotional Objects explores how handwritten or printed examples of Christian texts from past centuries have transcended traditional expectations.
DALLAS (SMU) – Bridwell Library at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University announces an exhibition examining diverse shapes and sizes of books produced from the late Middle Ages through the twentieth century. Their many sizes, configurations, systems of organization, and special features vary widely according
to the requirements of their contents and the needs of their owners. The Shape of Content in Christian Books, Broadsides, and Devotional Objects exhibition explores how handwritten or printed examples of Christian texts from past centuries have transcended traditional expectations, bringing new meaning and enhanced understanding to their readers.
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| Tall or short, thick or thin, the sizes and shapes of books traditionally have informed readers about the nature and purpose of the contents within. |
The exhibition is open to the public and runs August 24 through December 18, 2015, in The Elizabeth Perkins Prothro Galleries at Bridwell Library. There is no cost for admission.
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Perkins School of Theology, founded in 1911, is one of five official University-related schools of theology of The United Methodist Church. Degree programs include the Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Church Ministries, and Doctor of Ministry, as well as the Ph.D., in cooperation with The Graduate Program in Religious Studies at SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.
Visit the exhibition online.
For more information, contact the exhibition curator and Head of Special Collections, Daniel Slive, 214.768.1696.
For more information about Bridwell Library: www.smu.edu/bridwell, 214-768-3483, bridadmin@smu.edu.
Information about public parking at SMU (including maps of the SMU campus): smu.edu/maps.
Perkins School of Theology, founded in 1911, is one of five official University-related schools of theology of The United Methodist Church. Degree programs include the Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Church Ministries, and Doctor of Ministry, as well as the Ph.D., in cooperation with The Graduate Program in Religious Studies at SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.