Signs & Symbols
An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
(Sprache: Englisch)
Discover the secrets, origins and meanings of signs and symbols, and explore the their impact on our society. Perfect for arts students, astrologers and fans of books such as "The Da Vinci Code", as it describes how signs have been interpreted in myth,...
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Discover the secrets, origins and meanings of signs and symbols, and explore the their impact on our society. Perfect for arts students, astrologers and fans of books such as "The Da Vinci Code", as it describes how signs have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore and art. *Also appeared in April Buyer's Notes*
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From ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day graffiti, discover the secrets, origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbolsThe world around us is filled with signs and symbols. Modern signs like alphabets and flags are universally recognisable, whereas many symbols of ancient derivation are hard to decipher.
Explore the fascinating origins and meanings of the signs and symbols people have used over the centuries and discover how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, art and contemporary culture. Find out why a flag at half-mast is a symbol of mourning, why a heart pierced by an arrow is a symbol of love and the ancient roots of fertility symbols.
Autoren-Porträt von Miranda Bruce-Mitford
Miranda Bruce-Mitford has contributed to Longman's World Directory of Minorities, the Macmillan Dictionary of Art, and the Larousse Encyclopedia. She has also lectured at Sotheby's, the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and at the British Museum, as well as being a guest lecturer on art tours of Southeast Asia.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Miranda Bruce-Mitford
- 2008, 352 Seiten, mit farbigen Abbildungen, Maße: 20,5 x 3,2 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Books UK
- ISBN-10: 1405325399
- ISBN-13: 9781405325394
Sprache:
Englisch
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