Orbis Pictus

By Jan Amos Komenský, Johann Amos 1592-1670 Comenius, Johann Amos Comenius

Book Overview

Orbis Pictus is a renowned educational book written by John Amos Comenius, a Czech philosopher and educator, in 1658. The book is considered to be the first illustrated textbook for children and was originally written in Latin. It was later translated into various languages and became a popular textbook across Europe.The book is divided into various sections and covers a wide range of subjects such as geography, history, natural sciences, and religion. Each section is accompanied by detailed illustrations, making it easy for children to understand and remember the concepts.Orbis Pictus is a groundbreaking work that revolutionized the way education was imparted to children. It emphasized the importance of visual aids in education and introduced the concept of learning through images. The book was a huge success and was widely used in schools across Europe for over two centuries.Comenius believed that education should be accessible to all, regardless of their social status or background. His book reflects this belief and is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language. Orbis Pictus is not just a textbook, but it is also a work of art that has inspired generations of educators and learners.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162576154
• ISBN13: 9781162576152
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"