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Allegorical composition representing the different degrees of university teaching
KW348190 Allegorical composition representing the different degrees of university teaching, facsimile illustration of a wood engraving from the Margarita Philosophica by Gregor Reisch, published in 1503, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encyclopedia of knowledge intended as a text-book for youthful students, containing in twelve books Latin grammar, dialectics, rhetoric, arithmetic, music, geometry, astronomy, physics, natural history, physiology, psychology, and ethics; extremely popular late medieval and Renaissance textbook in schools and universities; illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published in London in 1878; Gregor Reisch (1467-1525);
); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12803345
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Philosophy Stages Textbook Tier Universities Margarita Philosophica
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This print showcases an allegorical composition that vividly represents the different degrees of university teaching. Created in 1503 by Gregor Reisch, this facsimile illustration from the renowned Margarita Philosophica takes us back to a time when knowledge was sought after with great enthusiasm. The wood engraving, beautifully reproduced through lithography in 1878, offers a glimpse into the educational practices of the late medieval and Renaissance eras. The image portrays a tiered tower-like structure, symbolizing the stages of learning within universities. Each level represents a specific field of study: Latin grammar, dialectics, rhetoric, arithmetic, music, geometry, astronomy, physics, natural history, physiology psychology and ethics. These subjects were all encompassed within Reisch's comprehensive textbook that aimed to provide students with a well-rounded education. As we delve into this mesmerizing artwork further illuminated by Paul Lacroix's Science and Literature in the Middle Ages publication from 1878; we are reminded of how influential these teachings were during their time. This illustration serves as both an allegory for education itself and a testament to its enduring importance throughout history. With its rich symbolism and historical significance intertwined with philosophy and academia; this remarkable piece invites us to contemplate not only our own pursuit of knowledge but also appreciate how far we have come since those early days at universities. It is truly fascinating how one image can encapsulate centuries worth of wisdom and intellectual growth.
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