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 The Art of the Book May 4 through June 9, 2002 Young Art 2002 presents a unique opportunity to examine the art of bookmaking-a creative endeavor that has existed for as long as there has been written language. This special display, devoted to students' artwork from San Diego City and County schools (K-12), examines books both as artworks in and of themselves and as containers of verbal and visual information. Students' hand-made books reveal their diverse perspectives of the world in a form of expressive communication that promotes visual and verbal literacy. The exhibition's jurors have made an exciting selection of student artworks on the basis of visual appeal, originality, age appropriateness, craftsmanship, and the artist's statement. New this year is a selection of historical books from a variety of cultures, as well as contemporary artists' books from the Museum's collection and area libraries. The selected artworks from the Museum provide visitors the opportunity to see objects never before on view at the Museum including an eleventh-century Nepalese palm-leaf text, a two-inch miniature Bible, a sixteenth-century Papal Bull, and woodcuts from artist Harry Sternberg's autobiography. Also on display from the library collections of the Athenaeum; the University of California, San Diego; and San Diego State University are innovative artists' books by Manuel Neri, Buzz Spector, Faith Ringgold, Judith Christensen, Kathy Miller, Genie Shenk, Mimi Labrucherie, Diane Weintraub, and Susan King. Major support for this exhibition is provided by Audrey S. Geisel/Dr. Seuss Foundation. Additional support is provided by Eloisa and Chris Haudenschild and The Thursday Club. Related Classes and Events The Evolution of the Book: Societal Forces and Technological AdvancesThursday, May 9 6:00 p.m. The Book Arts lecture with Dr. Sid Berger James S. Copley Auditorium Free Trace the evolution of books with Dr. Sidney Berger, director of The California Center for the Book. Dr. Berger explores the role of books in human society, artists' books, and the contemporary structures of today.
Guests are invited to a reception with light hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. and to visit the Young Art 2002
exhibition following the lecture. Reservations are required by Saturdays, May 18, 25, June 1, and June 8 2:00 p.m. Free with museum admission Bring your family and friends to engage in stories from around the world in the Young Art galleries. Hear a new story each week and learn how to create paper-folding stories. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this special program at the Museum. Marilyn McPhie, who has been delighting audiences as a professional storyteller since 1985, performs on May 18, 25, and June 1. Linda Whiteside, who holds a master's degree in storytelling arts, will tell stories in both Spanish and English on June 8. Lesson plans for creating artistic books (requires Adobe Acrobat)
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