Chapter 1
The Roman imperial origins
Chapter 2
The Renaissance renaissance
Chapter 3
Flying tortoises and slow living
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of festina lente
Ch 2 · The Renaissance renaissance
galleta The Renaissance Rebirth
Hurry up slowly, hurry up slowly, like a tortoise with a sail!
galleta Combining speed and care allowed publishers to mass-produce affordable, portable literature.
galleta The famous Dutch scholar wrote a massive essay explaining the meaning of the adage.
BETA
galleta Play an educational game exploring the concept of 'Festina lente' through the history of the Renaissance.
Fun Fact
Renaissance paperbacks: Aldus Manutius printed the first pocket-sized books in 1501, changing reading forever.
Glossary
printer's mark (noun)
A distinctive emblem or symbol used by a publisher to identify their work. In 1501, Venetian publisher Aldus Manutius adopted the dolphin and anchor to represent his industrious philosophy.
A distinctive emblem or symbol used by a publisher to identify their work. In 1501, Venetian publisher Aldus Manutius adopted the dolphin and anchor to represent his industrious philosophy.
Quiz
Which Venetian printer adopted the dolphin and anchor as his official logo in 1501?
Quiz
Which Dutch scholar wrote a famous 1508 essay analyzing the phrase 'festina lente'?