Roger Avermaete - Christophe Plantin Prize

Roger Avermaete (1893 in Antwerp - 1988) was a Belgian writer who wrote in Dutch and French. In 1968, he was part of the cross-arts team which created the Christophe Plantin Prize. The Christophe Plantin Prize (French: Prix Christoffel Plantin), is a Belgian civilian prize, intended to reward a Belgian citizen who resides abroad, who has made significant contributions to cultural, artistic or scientific activities. Funded by voluntary contributions, the prize consists of a 10,000 fund and a medal created by Antwerp artist May Néama. On one side the medal has a portrait of Christoffel Plantin, accompanied by his statement: "I have more hope in posteriority than in the current world population." To the reverse is an old picture of Antwerp quays, with a compass and another statement of Plantin: "Labore and Constantia."

Product details

• Assisted by: Jules Reene (Editor)
• Publisher: Betascript Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.03.2012
• EAN: 9786137984765
• ISBN: 9786137984765
• No. of pages: 112
• Subject: Guides > Law, job, finance > Letters, rhetoric