Album photographique d'archéologie religieuse 1857

This is the title page of "Album photographique d'archéologie religieuse" by Hippolyte Malègue, printed in 1857. The layout features a classical arrangement of text elements on a large off-white page. A hierarchy is established through variations in font size, spacing, and line breaks. The title is prominently placed, followed by the author's name and additional details. At the bottom of the page, you can see two small circular emblems, acting as visual anchors, and the publisher’s information. Malègue plays with typographic conventions, using contrasting font weights to create rhythm and emphasis. The page itself is aged with delicate stains, hinting at the passage of time. In the context of semiotics, the design functions as a sign. It communicates information but also signifies the album's historical and cultural value. The formal organization reflects the conventions of academic publications and evokes a sense of historical significance.