The Art of Instruction: Vintage Educational Charts from the by Katrien Van der Schueren

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By Katrien Van der Schueren

Large-scale wall charts have been basic instruments of lecture room guide all through Europe within the mid-nineteenth and 20th centuries. accumulated right here for the 1st time in a single deluxe quantity are over a hundred of those classic academic posters now very important relics within the background of technology, paintings, and layout. From the anatomy of a tulip or an apple tree to that of a hedgehog or starfish, the botanical and zoological photos during this assortment are attractive with their curious visuals and complicated info. With a compelling advent concerning the heritage of academic charts and their construction, The Art of Instruction presents a glimpse right into a wealthy, major historical past and should enlighten people with an curiosity in artwork, layout, technological know-how, or normal history.

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