This unusual collection of primitive and medieval symbols provides one of the most fertile single sources of decorative ideas available today. It is also a graphic history of the development of written communication and offers a singular insight into the psychology of the primitive mind. The Book of Signs contains 493 classified and documented illustrations; collected; drawn; and explained by the celebrated typographer Rudolf Koch. Divided into 14 different categories; it includes General Signs; The Cross; Monogram of Christ; Other Christian Signs; Monograms of Medieval Church and State Leaders; Stone Masons Signs; The Four Elements; Astronomical Signs; Astrological Signs; Botanical Signs; Chemical Signs; House and Holding Marks; Miscellany; and Runes. "Provides the contemporary artist with a rich design vocabulary on which to improvise."mdash;Art in Focus. "An inspiration to graphic artists everywhere."mdash;Graphis."An artistic and typographical achievement of considerable beauty and worth."mdash;Psychiatric Quarterly.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The style in which this book is written lends itself to being easily understood and enables one to go back quickly to ...By sweetmusicAn absolute essential for anyone working with not only childrens choirs but adults as well. The style in which this book is written lends itself to being easily understood and enables one to go back quickly to review key points.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well-worth reading for any music teacher.By J. GaffgaDr. Bertalot includes not only practical; and aha!; ways of developing musicianship in children and adults alike; but he also shares a philosophy of teaching that will remind you why you become a teacher in the first place; whether three or thirty years ago. More progressive academicians may need to translate some of the inquiry-based methods to an approach less teacher-as-sage and rather teacher-as-facilitator; but the foundation of the approach is; regardless; applicable to any teaching mindset.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Engaging and EffectiveBy whitepineHere you will find not only aspirations and ideals but also concrete means of acheiving the successful sight-singing as promised. Mr. Bertalot writes with enthusiasm and passion about the gift teachers give when imparting new skills and self-control. I would love to see every church and school administrator read this book.
