Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 15r) by Sigismundus Latomus

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 15r) 1608

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drawing, graphic-art, print

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drawing

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graphic-art

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print

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11_renaissance

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geometric

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northern-renaissance

Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm)

Copyright: Public Domain

Editor: Here we have page 15r from *Schön newes Modelbuch* printed in 1608 by Sigismundus Latomus, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The print is filled with geometric shapes. It almost feels like looking into a kaleidoscope, but one rendered in a somber, almost rigid, fashion. What strikes you about this page? Curator: The power of pattern. These aren’t just decorations; they’re cultural memory made visible. Consider the emotional effect of repetition—a grounding rhythm, yes? But what happens when a subtle shift occurs in the established image? A disruption, a potential unlocking. Do you feel that here? Editor: I do. It feels as if, within that grid, each shape strives for individuality while being bound by the overall form. Like societal expectations versus individual expression. Curator: Exactly. Each element contributes to a larger visual language, a kind of symbolic architecture. Northern Renaissance prints like this weren’t simply decorative; they served a function, offering patterns for embroidery and other crafts. So, it has visual appeal and acts as a manual. Editor: Right. This served a didactic purpose in addition to its aesthetics. Curator: Precisely. Do you think the repetitive aspect might influence meditative effects, given this function? The making and the beholding both requiring patience? Editor: I hadn't considered that. Viewing it with a modern eye, focused on its geometric qualities, I missed how it might have encouraged mindfulness through craft. It’s interesting to think about this book carrying encoded cultural aspirations or values through ornament. Thanks for your insights. Curator: My pleasure. Remember, even the seemingly simplest images hold layers of cultural weight and intent. This work, now seen with more cultural significance than pure pattern, is something special.

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