How To Read Symbols
Published on 19. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4081-1265-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a pocket guide to the wealth of symbols and icons that have been used around the world from primitive times to the modern day. Taking a regional approach, the book examines the origins, style and meaning of the most significant symbols used in the art of different cultures. It breaks down each region by theme and analyses the types of symbols in each subject area. The symbols are shown in the context of beautiful art and as individual glyphs, allowing the reader to study everything from Egyptian hieroglyphs and Chinese characters through to Western heraldry and hagiography. Related symbols are cross-referenced to ensure that the reader can study fascinating cultural constrasts as well as thematic sets of symbols.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
500+, full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
397 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-1265-6 (9781408112656)
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Clare Gibson studied modern and medieval history at King's College, London and works as a writer, translator and editor. She specialises in symbolism, art history and genealogy. She has previously written four other books on signs, symbols and icons.