Elementary Course Indonesia

This original cover design was created for the book Elementary Course Indonesia, produced around the end of World War II. The composition features a vibrant mix of culturally and geographically symbolic illustrations—from wayang shadow puppets and traditional ships to animals such as elephants, cows, and buffalo. Other elements like a drilling rig and snake suggest themes of industry and myth, encapsulating a stylized representation of the Indonesian landscape and heritage for an educational Dutch audience.

Year

c.1945–1946

Design

Frans Mettes

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Type

Prints

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