We all love books\, but do we always recognize the enduri ng power of the book as a cultural symbol? Join author Ann Arnar\, Ph.D. ( "The Book as Instrument: Sté\;phane Mallarmé\; and the Transfo rmation of Print Culture") for a presentation based on works showcased dur ing multiple art exhibits\, which feature art works addressing broad theme s such as the sociability of books\, the collective memory of libraries an d more from artists from different parts of the globe. The author will hig hlight artists which transform the book into multi-media pieces\, changing the book from a static object into a dynamic tool experienced throughout time. \;
\n\nAnn Arnar\, Ph.D. is the author of "The Book as Instrument: Sté\;phane Mallarmé\; and the Transformation o f Print Culture." Arnar's book examines the French Symbolist poet's engage ment with the material and cultural dimension of books in society. She is a professor of Art History at Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a n Art Historian with a specialty in print culture. \;
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