Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World
Author | : Joscelyn Godwin |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 0500291748 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780500291740 |
Rating | : 4/5 (740 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World by : Joscelyn Godwin
Download or read book Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World written by Joscelyn Godwin and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athanasius Kircher (1602-80) was acknowledged to be the most learned man of his age. This text studies the fascinating engravings with which he illustrated his ideas. These illustrations reveal his singular mind and the way he was drawn to mysticism and magic.