Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (DK Compact Culture Guides)
ISBN-13:
9780756633936
ISBN-10:
0756633931
Edition:
Illustrated
Author:
Publication date:
2008
Publisher:
DK
Format:
Hardcover
352 pages
FREE US shipping
on ALL non-marketplace orders
Rent
35 days
Due Jun 13, 2024
35 days
from $18.29
USD
Marketplace
from $21.76
USD
Marketplace offers
Seller
Condition
Note
Seller
Condition
New
Brand New! Not overstocks! Brand New direct from the publisher! Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging.
Book details
ISBN-13:
9780756633936
ISBN-10:
0756633931
Edition:
Illustrated
Author:
Publication date:
2008
Publisher:
DK
Format:
Hardcover
352 pages
Summary
Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (DK Compact Culture Guides) (ISBN-13: 9780756633936 and ISBN-10: 0756633931), written by authors
, was published by DK in 2008.
With an overall rating of 4.5 stars, it's a notable title among other
Design History & Criticism
(Decorative Arts & Design, Techniques, Graphic Design, Mythology & Folklore, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, Folklore & Mythology, Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (DK Compact Culture Guides) (Hardcover) from BooksRun,
along with many other new and used
Design History & Criticism
books
and textbooks.
And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $3.02.
Description
Discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols from mythology and religion to astrology and ancient tribes in this comprehensive guide.
For centuries, symbols have been imperative throughout the world, signifying ideas, relationships, and objects across different cultures. Find out why a flag at half mast is a symbol of mourning, why toads have got a bad name while frogs turn into princes, and why a heart pierced by an arrow is a classic symbol of love.
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.
For centuries, symbols have been imperative throughout the world, signifying ideas, relationships, and objects across different cultures. Find out why a flag at half mast is a symbol of mourning, why toads have got a bad name while frogs turn into princes, and why a heart pierced by an arrow is a classic symbol of love.
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.
We would LOVE it if you could help us and other readers by reviewing the book
Book review
Congratulations! We have received your book review.
{user}
{createdAt}
by {truncated_author}