Orbis Pictus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163316894)

Orbis Pictus is a book written by John Amos Comenius, a Czech philosopher, theologian, and educator, and is considered to be one of the first illustrated textbooks for children. The book was first published in 1658 and is divided into 150 chapters, each covering a different topic, ranging from astronomy and geography to human anatomy and religion.The book is written in Latin and was originally intended to be used as a textbook for children to learn about the world around them. The chapters are accompanied by detailed illustrations, which were also created by Comenius, depicting the subject matter in a clear and concise manner. The illustrations are designed to help children better understand the concepts being taught and to aid in their retention of the information.Orbis Pictus is considered to be an important work in the history of education and has been widely used as a teaching tool for centuries. The book's focus on visual aids and its clear and concise writing style have made it a popular resource for educators and students alike. It is also considered to be a precursor to modern-day textbooks, which often use similar techniques to present information in an engaging and memorable way.Overall, Orbis Pictus is a seminal work in the field of education and remains relevant today as a testament to the importance of visual aids in teaching and learning.1887. This important work is not only an educational classic of prime importance but it was also the first picture book for children illustrating profound moral truths necessary for a proper education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Johann Amos Comenius
ISBN-10: 116331689X
ISBN-13: 9781163316894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 238
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d