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Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings

Hardback

Main Details

Title Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Miranda Bruce-Mitford
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 233,Width 198
Category/GenreTheory of art
Encyclopaedias and reference works
ISBN/Barcode 9780241387047
ClassificationsDewey:302.2223
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 6 June 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An illustrated guide to the origins and meanings behind over 2,000 signs and symbols Decode the secrets and uncover the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos. Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? Why are scales a symbol of justice? Delve into the meaning of each symbol and investigate how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, and art over time, with authoritative text from experts in the field and striking line drawings and photography that emphasize the visual strength and beauty of signs. Divided into six thematic sections - the cosmos, the natural world, human life, myths and religions, society and culture, and symbol systems - this guide to the secret language of signs and symbols is a must-have for those who want to understand the world around them.