Koch, Rudolf
The Book of Signs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486201627
- author:
- Koch, Rudolf
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 0.6 x 16.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Graphic design
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This collection of primitive and medieval symbols offers a unique source of decorative ideas and insight into the development of written communication. With 493 classified and documented illustrations, it provides a rich design vocabulary for artists to improvise.
Divided into 14 categories, the book covers a range of subjects, including General Signs, Christian Signs, Monograms, and Runes. Rudolf Koch's work is considered an artistic and typographical achievement of considerable beauty and worth.
Originally published in 1930, this unabridged republication of the English translation is now available in paperback. It is an inspiration to graphic artists everywhere, providing a valuable resource for those looking to explore the world of symbolic design.
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