On 15 September, Vilnius University Library has launched a five-part digital exhibition “Tales of Decorated Paper” on Google Arts & Culture, presenting the five earliest paper decoration techniques that were used for the decoration of endpapers and covers of books, furniture, instruments or even wallpaper. In our times such paper is made by only a few artisans, while examples of the paper made centuries ago by the old masters can be seen mostly only in museum and library collections. By opening its collections for the public, Vilnius University Library is inviting to explore how colourful, diverse, and rich these collections can be.
A singular paper decoration technique and examples of such paper are presented every week. The part A soft footprint. Paste paper invites to explore paste paper – at first sight not-so-sophisticated technique that helps to create relatively modest patterns while employing the simplest materials at hand. As you look around the exhibition, you will come to understand that paper decorated with the help of this simple technique, however, is far from plain or unremarkable.
Digital exhibition “Tales of Decorated Paper” in Lithuanian and English languages has been launched on Google Arts and Culture. The part “A soft footprint. Paste paper” is available here>>
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A Pacing Woodblock. Block-printed Paper
A Swarm, Landed. Sprinkled Paper
A Ripple, Captured. Marbled Paper
A Golden Garden. Brocade Paper – 12 October