Monthly Archives: September 2017
Asian narrative scrolls – I want to know more!
Last week I had the most exciting surprise. The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has a Japanese narrative scroll on display. I want to find out all I can about these gorgeous artworks. Please let me know if you can … Continue reading
A new book – Unlocking the Memory Code
Great excitement! I have just signed a contract with my publisher, Allen & Unwin, to do a new book. The working title (may not end up being the real title) is Unlocking the Memory Code. Publication date is probably early … Continue reading
Posted in Allen & Unwin, Australian Memory Championship, history walk, illuminated manuscripts, indigenous memory systems, khipu, lukasa, memory, memory board, memory devices, memory palace, memory sports, middle ages, mnemonic devices, orality, quipu, Renaissance, The Memory Code, visual alphabet, Winter Count
Tagged art of memory, indigenous, memory, memory devices, memory systems, mnemonic devices, mnemonics, orality, The Memory Code
10 Comments
Dorset Culture and polar bears
I receive fascinating emails every day from readers of The Memory Code. Every now and then someone goes a lot further. Rob Smith was one of those people. He carved an absolutely delightful polar bear in the manner of the … Continue reading