Perspectiva corporum regularium 1568

This is Jost Amman’s ‘Perspectiva corporum regularium’ housed at the Rijksmuseum. The book cover presents a rich tapestry of textures and tones, where browns and tans converge to create a compelling visual experience. The surface is replete with minute indentations and irregular patterns that evoke a sense of age and use. This piece operates on the interplay between surface and structure. The wear and imperfections accumulated over time invite us to consider how physical decay interacts with the book's original form and content. The worn cover may symbolize a broader commentary on how knowledge and ideas evolve through time, bearing the marks of successive interpretations and re-evaluations. The book's materiality isn't just a surface detail; it’s a record of its journey through history. Think about the way that the structural arrangement of linear elements contains and frames the discolouration of the book's face. This is a key component of this piece’s aesthetic and philosophical narrative.