The Italian artist Antonio Canova was known for his beautiful sculptures that were made out of plaster and marble. Canova's sculptures referred to stories from Greek mythology and were known for their extraordinary aesthetic.

The work on this book was done in parallel with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the world, while I was in quarantine at home, so the most important thing I wanted to create in it is the desired sense of escapism in these difficult times. Similar to Canova's work, I wanted to create an aesthetic, minimalist, and peaceful atmosphere. I was inspired by the architecture and nature that surrounds the Antonio Canova Museum, which is located in Possagno, Italy. In addition to the book, I designed a concertina that contains several quotes from songs and books I liked, which gave a sense of escapism from the existing reality.

Here is a link to the full book’s online version.

This project was part of a Typography course during my second year at Shenkar.