El Lissitzky : From Two Quadrants

El Lissitzky : From Two Quadrants

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2001 · Russian · Paperback
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This book is a facsimile of the original Russian first edition, which was published in 1922.A masterpiece of ideological simplicity it presents El Lissitzky's political-didactic attempt to teach children mathematics using a puzzle in which the red square always overcomes the black. This is a prime example of where modern typography began. Lissitky's playful approach attracted the eye and made the viewer want to read.As Max Bill commented, typography is a game that leads to communication, and it all began with Lissitzky's tale of two squares.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 20 pages
Language Russian
Published Feb 1, 2001
Publisher Gingko Pr Inc
ISBN-10 1584230878
ISBN-13 9781584230878

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Children’s
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