Letter H c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have an anonymous piece titled "Letter H" at the Harvard Art Museums, it looks like it's printed on paper. The figure seems to be part of the letter itself. What are your thoughts on it? Curator: I'm drawn to the process behind this letter. Consider the labor involved in carving the block to create this print. How does the repeated act of printing shift our understanding of craft versus mass production? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered the labor. Is there anything else that stands out to you? Curator: Yes, and how is the female body used as ornament? It challenges boundaries between function and decoration, prompting us to consider the consumption of both image and text. Editor: Fascinating. I will definitely look at similar works with that lens.