Inscription [reverse] 1539

This is the reverse side of a bronze Inscription medal by Friedrich Hagenauer. Its circular form is immediately striking, a self-contained world of texture and inscription. The medal's surface is covered in raised lettering arranged in horizontal registers that create a sense of order. The choice of bronze as a medium is significant; its matte texture and earthy tone provide a tactile contrast to the precise inscription. This contrast invites us to consider how the medium itself contributes to the medal’s meaning. From a semiotic perspective, the lettering is a system of signs, each carrying cultural and historical information. The arrangement of the lettering follows a structured pattern, which could reflect the hierarchical organization of knowledge. Hagenauer's inscription is a carefully constructed system, designed to convey meaning through visual and textual cues. We are left to ponder the interplay between form and content, structure and expression.