A Book Of Glyphs

Author : Ed Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Artists' books
ISBN : 1887123814

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A Book of Glyphs by Ed Sanders Pdf

Poetry. Art. A BOOK OF GLYPHS is a facsimile, color reproduction of legendary author, musician and Fugs founder Ed Sanders' first book-length work of glyphs, which he created in Florence, Italy in 2008, using colored pencils and a small sketchbook. Though each piece stands on its own, collectively the 72 glyphs convey, with characteristic humility and humor, many of the themes explored by Sanders over his long and diverse career, including history, myth, activism and pacifism. The glyph—"a drawing that is charged with literary, emotional, historical or mythic and poetic intensity"—has been a dimension of Sanders' poetry since 1962; he cites Zen rock gardens, the markings on Egyptian tombs and the typographic designs in John Cage's writings as influences in the development of the form. Sanders' name for the original notebook is "Smile-Book of Grace-Joy," which aptly describes the range of concerns explored in this important and joyful work.

Author : Jean Logan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1628908394

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Unlocking the Power of Glyphs by Jean Logan Pdf

Author : Edward Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:951399119

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A Book of Glyphs by Edward Sanders Pdf

Author : Stephen Webb
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319713502

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Clash of Symbols by Stephen Webb Pdf

From the ampersat and amerpsand, via smileys and runes to the ubiquitous presence of mathematical and other symbols in sciences and technology: both old and modern documents abound with many familiar as well as lesser known characters, symbols and other glyphs. Yet, who would be readily able to answer any question like: ‘who chose π to represent the ratio of a circle’s diameter to its circumference?’ or ‘what’s the reasoning behind having a ⌘ key on my computer keyboard?’ This book is precisely for those who have always asked themselves this sort of questions. So, here are the stories behind one hundred glyphs, the book being evenly divided into five parts, with each featuring 20 symbols. Part 1, called Character sketches, looks at some of the glyphs we use in writing. Part 2, called Signs of the times, discusses some glyphs used in politics, religion, and other areas of everyday life. Some of these symbols are common; others are used only rarely. Some are modern inventions; others, which seem contemporary, can be traced back many hundreds of years. Part 3, called Signs and wonders, explores some of the symbols people have developed for use in describing the heavens. These are some of the most visually striking glyphs in the book, and many of them date back to ancient times. Nevertheless their use — at least in professional arenas — is diminishing. Part 4, called It’s Greek to me, examines some symbols used in various branches of science. A number of these symbols are employed routinely by professional scientists and are also familiar to the general public; others are no longer applied in a serious fashion by anyone — but the reader might still meet them, from time to time, in older works. The final part of the book, Meaningless marks on paper, looks at some of the characters used in mathematics, the history of which one can easily appreciate with only a basic knowledge of mathematics. There are obviously countless others symbols. In recent years the computing industry has developed Unicode and it currently contains more than 135 000 entries. This book would like to encourage the curious reader to take a stroll through Unicode, to meet many characters that will delight the eye and, researching their history, to gain some fascinating insights. ​

Author : Michael D. Coe,Mark Van Stone
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500773338

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Reading the Maya Glyphs (Second Edition) by Michael D. Coe,Mark Van Stone Pdf

The breaking of the Maya code has completely changed our knowledge of this ancient civilization, and has revealed the Maya people's long and vivid history. Decipherment of Maya hieroglyphic writing has progressed to the point where most Maya written texts—whether inscribed on monuments, written in the codices, or painted or incised on ceramics—can now be read with confidence. In this practical guide, first published in 2001, Michael D. Coe, the noted Mayanist, and Mark Van Stone, an accomplished calligrapher, have made the difficult, often mysterious script accessible to the nonspecialist. They decipher real Maya texts, and the transcriptions include a picture of the glyph, the pronunciation, the Maya words in Roman type, and the translation into English. For the second edition, the authors have taken the latest research and breakthroughs into account, adding glyphs, updating captions, and reinterpreting or expanding upon earlier decipherments. After an introductory discussion of Maya culture and history and the nature of the Maya script, the authors introduce the glyphs in a series of chapters that elaborate on topics such as the intricate calendar, warfare, royal lives and rituals, politics, dynastic names, ceramics, relationships, and the supernatural world. The book includes illustrations of historic texts, a syllabary, a lexicon, and translation exercises.

Author : David Spittle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913642453

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Light Glyphs by David Spittle Pdf

Light Glyphs is a series of interviews with filmmakers on poetry, and poets on film. Featuring interviewees such as John Ashbery, Iain Sinclair, Lisa Samuels, and Guy Maddin, this intriguing set of interviews delves into the connections and shared interests of creatives behind the camera, and holding the pen. Light Glyphs seeks to explore 'ways of thinking, writing and seeing opened to new and changing possibilities [...] or in where the light escapes and how it obscures, in what is missing from the frame or smudging the lens.'

Author : Linda Schele
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780292736399

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Maya Glyphs by Linda Schele Pdf

The key to the study of the language and history of the Classic Maya (A.D. 293–900) is the verb. Maya Glyphs: The Verbs is a comprehensive study of the verb morphology and syntax of the Maya writing system. Linda Schele's summary of methodology makes available in a single place many important discoveries and approaches to the Maya language. Hers is the first sourcebook to include so broad a range of dates and to identify for the first time so many Maya rulers and events. The admirably lucid text provides an excellent introduction to Maya hieroglyphics for the beginner, and, for the experienced Mayanist, it offers a fascinating explanation of methodology, including paraphrasing, and important information about syntactical structures, special verbal constructions, and literary conventions. Schele's extensive catalog of known verbal phrases is useful for a variety of purposes. Because it is organized according to verbal affix patterns, it provides the only available source for the distribution of such patterns in the writing system. At the same time it registers the date of each event, its agent and patient (if recorded), the dedication date of the monument on which the glyphs occur, and a pictorial illustration, rather than a T-number transcription, of each example. Extensive notes treating problems of dating, interpretation, and dynastic information contain theories about the meaning and function of the events recorded in the Maya inscriptions.

Author : Anna Davies,Adriana Caneva,Shiro Nishimoto
Publisher : Cicada Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Punctuation
ISBN : 190871428X

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Glyph by Anna Davies,Adriana Caneva,Shiro Nishimoto Pdf

An visual exploration of punctuation marks and typographic symbols, looking at their history and at key graphic representations.

Author : Susan R. O'Connell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Glyphs (Graphic methods)
ISBN : OCLC:1244795609

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Glyphs by Susan R. O'Connell Pdf

Author : Michael D. Coe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0500051100

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Reading the Maya Glyphs by Michael D. Coe Pdf

"Reading the Maya Glyphs" is a compact, portable guide that enables students, tourists, and armchair travelers to read and understand commonly encountered classic Maya texts. 2-color illustrations throughout.

Author : Pamela Chanko
Publisher : Teaching Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Graph theory
ISBN : 0545102928

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Just-Right Glyphs for Young Learners by Pamela Chanko Pdf

Introduce young learners to data collection with these engaging glyph activities that connect to year-round themes and concepts! As kids create and compare pictures that convey information about themselves, they’ll build important math skills, including representing, analyzing, and interpreting data, communicating findings, and making meaningful connections to the information they collect. Activities also boost critical thinking, vocabulary, and social skills. Lessons include step-by-step directions, easy-to-read legends, glyph patterns, and activities--such as using the glyphs to create graphs, charts, and Venn diagrams--that enhance and extend learning. Connects to NCTM standards! For use with Grades K-1.

Author : Martin Brennan
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 187918124X

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The Hidden Maya by Martin Brennan Pdf

This work explains how Plains Indians used handsigns as symbols for communication, and that the graphic signs derived from hand gestures played an important role in the development of writing. The author deciphers Maya inscriptions to reveal their hidden messages.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997572221

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Problem Glyphs by Anonim Pdf

100 glyohs from Eliza Gauger's Problem Glyphs project.

Author : Camilla Townsend
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190673062

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Fifth Sun by Camilla Townsend Pdf

Fifth Sun offers a comprehensive history of the Aztecs, spanning the period before conquest to a century after the conquest, based on rarely-used Nahuatl-language sources written by the indigenous people.

Author : Honi Bamberger,Patricia Hughes
Publisher : Scholastic Teaching Resources
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Graphic methods
ISBN : 0590674773

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Super Graphs, Venns, & Glyphs by Honi Bamberger,Patricia Hughes Pdf