The Letterpress in Georgia
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Matthew Forrest
Abstract
The research I will be presenting was a collaboration between Emmaline Wellborn, Emma Grace Avery, and myself, Emma Kate Leach. This project began as research about the letter press in Georgia. It soon became a deeper project about different kinds of letterpresses, the different letterpress companies in Georgia, and the history of letterpress. We explore the different types of letterpresses and their uses. The research dives into why the letter press is still relevant today, and how it has changed literacy rates and education throughout history. Our research also includes a timeline that shows the progression of the letterpress, and how it has evolved and eventually faded from everyday use. By presenting on the current letterpress community in Georgia, it has allowed companies, artists, and engineers in Georgia to be highlighted. Our research is showing the way the letter press has changed throughout history and is now used as a unique art form.
Start Date
27-3-2024 11:40 AM
End Date
27-3-2024 11:48 AM
Location
Arts and Sciences 2-75
The Letterpress in Georgia
Arts and Sciences 2-75
The research I will be presenting was a collaboration between Emmaline Wellborn, Emma Grace Avery, and myself, Emma Kate Leach. This project began as research about the letter press in Georgia. It soon became a deeper project about different kinds of letterpresses, the different letterpress companies in Georgia, and the history of letterpress. We explore the different types of letterpresses and their uses. The research dives into why the letter press is still relevant today, and how it has changed literacy rates and education throughout history. Our research also includes a timeline that shows the progression of the letterpress, and how it has evolved and eventually faded from everyday use. By presenting on the current letterpress community in Georgia, it has allowed companies, artists, and engineers in Georgia to be highlighted. Our research is showing the way the letter press has changed throughout history and is now used as a unique art form.