Codex Seraphinianus
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (889 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847842134 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 396 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He has illustrated works by Franz Kafka and Michael Ende. . Luigi Serafini is an architect, ceramist, glazier, painter, sculptor, designer, opera director, set designer, and critic who works in Italy and abroad. In 2007, the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea in Milan dedicated a successful mostra ontological (ontological exhibition) to him
One of the strangest and most beautiful books ever published.” –Faerie Tales “Codex Seraphinianus is in a sense the most elaborate book of doodles ever made. What makes it much more than that is not just the quality of Serafini’s drawings and the superior book-making craft, but its brilliant structure. The text has remained a mystery all these years, and perhaps that’s part of its draw as an art object.” -FineBooks Magazine“Is the best art book of the year one that is not only impossible for me to review, but one that is proba
"If you're a fan of surrealism, or experiential artwork, this book is definitely worthwhile." according to B. The artists intent was to recreate the feeling that a child has when looking in wonder at a book before they can read it. They know that all those squiggles and pictures mean something to adults, but not to them. I relive that curiosity when flipping through this book and trying to make sense of the surreal drawings and notations. The whole effect has been beautifully captured and presented on high quality pape. "Alien, Yet Familiar" according to RDD. Italian artist Luigi Serafini's "Codex Seraphinianus" is a gorgeous illuminated manuscript describing a world of the artist's imagining. One that's alien, yet familiar at the same time. The invented language he uses also recalls several all at the same time: Arabic, ancient Greek, and the Burmese alphabet. It demands that the reader take the time to carefully pour over each illustration and line of script in or. Very Worth the Wait Kevin Kovelant I heard about this book on Dangerous Minds, and was immediately intrigued. Serafini had done what I've been wanting to do for a long time, and I suspect this book will confound future generations, as the Voynich Manuscript confounds us. Take that, cockroach archaeologists!The book is a catalog of psychogeographical space and its inhabitants, itemizing them with an astonishing thoroughness, all from within the d
While its message may be unclear, its appeal is obvious: it is a most exquisite artifact. Written for the information age and addressing the import of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism, and computer science, the Codex confused, fascinated, and enchanted a generation. This visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language has fueled much debate over its meaning. A special limited and numbered deluxe edition that includes a signed print is also available.. Ever since the Codex Seraphinianus was first published in 1981, the book has been recognized as one of the strangest and most beautiful art books ever made. An extraordinary and surreal art book, this edition has been redesigned by the author and includes new illustrations. Blurring the distinction between art book and art object, this anniversary edition-redesigned by the author and featuring new illustrations-presents this unique work in a new, unparalleled light. With the advent of new media and forms of communication and continuous streams of information, the Codex is now more relevant and timely than ever