Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429968488

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"A Companion volume to James Hall’s perennial seller Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art. which deals with the subject matter of Christian and Western art, the present volume includes the art of Egypt, the ancient Near East, Christian and classical Europe, India and the Far East. Flail explores the language of symbols in art showing how paintings, drawings and sculpture express man shades of meaning from simple, everyday hopes and fears to the profoundest philosophical and religious aspirations. The book explains and interprets symbols from many cultures, and over 600 illustrations clarify and complement the text. There are numbered references throughout the text to the sacred Iitcra-1 ture, myths and legends in which the symbols had their origins. Details of English translations of the works are in the bibliography. The book includes an appendix of the transcription of Chinese, notes and references, bibliography, chronological tables and index."

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429979569

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"A Companion volume to James Hall’s perennial seller Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art. which deals with the subject matter of Christian and Western art, the present volume includes the art of Egypt, the ancient Near East, Christian and classical Europe, India and the Far East. Flail explores the language of symbols in art showing how paintings, drawings and sculpture express man shades of meaning from simple, everyday hopes and fears to the profoundest philosophical and religious aspirations. The book explains and interprets symbols from many cultures, and over 600 illustrations clarify and complement the text. There are numbered references throughout the text to the sacred Iitcra-1 ture, myths and legends in which the symbols had their origins. Details of English translations of the works are in the bibliography. The book includes an appendix of the transcription of Chinese, notes and references, bibliography, chronological tables and index."

Author : Sarah Carr-Gomm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1995-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0816033013

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Dictionary of Symbols in Western Art by Sarah Carr-Gomm Pdf

A practical guide to the understanding and appreciation of Western Art. A delight to read and highly informative, the fascinating A-to-Z entries explore religious themes that have dominated Western painting and sculpture from its beginnings.

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 0813343933

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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art by James Hall Pdf

The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist's execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based. Combined here in a single volume are religious, classical, and historical themes, figures of moral allegory, and characters from romantic poetry that appeared throughout paintings and sculpture in Western art before and after the Renaissance. More than just a dictionary, this text places these subjects in their narrative, historical, or mythological context and uses extensive cross-referencing to enhance and clarify the meanings of these themes for the reader. The definitive work by which others are compared, this volume has become an indispensable handbook for students and general appreciators alike. This wholly redesigned second edition includes a new insert of images chosen by the author, as well as a new preface and index to highlight the ideas, beliefs, and social and religious customs that form the background of much of this subject matter.

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0719541476

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Author : Sarah Carr-Gomm
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X004500361

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Dictionary of Symbols in Art by Sarah Carr-Gomm Pdf

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 775 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429973581

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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art by James Hall Pdf

The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist's execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based. Combined here in a single volume are religious, classical, and historical themes, figures of moral allegory, and characters from romantic poetry that appeared throughout paintings and sculpture in Western art before and after the Renaissance. More than just a dictionary, this text places these subjects in their narrative, historical, or mythological context and uses extensive cross-referencing to enhance and clarify the meanings of these themes for the reader. The definitive work by which others are compared, this volume has become an indispensable handbook for students and general appreciators alike. This wholly redesigned second edition includes a new insert of images chosen by the author, as well as a new preface and index to highlight the ideas, beliefs, and social and religious customs that form the background of much of this subject matter.

Author : Lois Swan Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135933456

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Art Information and the Internet by Lois Swan Jones Pdf

In the first book of its kind, art information expert Lois Swan Jones discusses how to locate visual and textual information on the Internet and how to evaluate and supplement that information with material from other formats--print sources, CD-ROMS, documentary videos, and microfiche sets--to produce excellent research results. The book is divided into three sections: Basic Information Formats; Types of Websites and How to Find Them; and How to Use Web Information. Jones discusses the strengths and limitations of Websites; scholarly and basic information resources are noted; and search strategies for finding pertinent Websites are included. Art Information and the Internet also discusses research methodology for studying art-historical styles, artists working in various media, individual works of art, and non-Western cultures--as well as art education, writing about art, problems of copyright, and issues concerning the buying and selling of art. This title will be periodically updated.

Author : Simon Ford
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783110954500

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Information Sources in Art, Art History and Design by Simon Ford Pdf

The aim of each volume of this series Guides to Information Sources is to reduce the time which needs to be spent on patient searching and to recommend the best starting point and sources most likely to yield the desired information. The criteria for selection provide a way into a subject to those new to the field and assists in identifying major new or possibly unexplored sources to those who already have some acquaintance with it. The series attempts to achieve evaluation through a careful selection of sources and through the comments provided on those sources.

Author : Ngoc Tai Huynh,Vinh To,Angela Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527525030

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Theoretical Perspectives on Cultural Representations in Vietnamese Children’s Picturebooks by Ngoc Tai Huynh,Vinh To,Angela Thomas Pdf

This book evaluates the implicit and nuanced meanings embedded in Vietnamese picturebooks and explores the intricate cultural aspects they portray. Through meticulous research, the contributors of this pioneering book unveil the values of contemporary Western analytical frameworks while identifying their limitations. By combining East Asian philosophies with captivating visual texts, this groundbreaking work offers reliable theoretical and practical resources, enabling a profound exploration of Vietnamese culture. This book is more than just a contribution to academia, it’s also a tool for Asia Literacy, enabling intercultural understanding. It also serves as a vital connection to the cultural heritage of Vietnamese children, both at home and abroad. By cultivating positive perceptions of Vietnamese culture among non-Vietnamese children, it aspires to create a society built on harmony, equality, and love.

Author : Aviva Ben-Ur,Rachel Frankel
Publisher : Hebrew Union College Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780878203727

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Remnant Stones by Aviva Ben-Ur,Rachel Frankel Pdf

In the 1660s, Jews of Iberian ancestry, many of them fleeing Inquisitorial persecution, established an agrarian settlement in the midst of the Surinamese tropics. The heart of this community-Jodensavanne, or Jews' Savannah-became an autonomous village with its own Jewish institutions, including a majestic synagogue consecrated in 1685. Situated along the Suriname River, some fifty kilometers south of the capital city of Paramaribo, Jodensavanne was by the mid-eighteenth century surrounded by dozens of Jewish plantations sprawling north- and southward and dominating the stretch of the river. These Sephardi-owned plots, mostly devoted to the cultivation and processing of sugar, carried out primarily by enslaved Africans, collectively formed the largest Jewish agricultural community in the world at the time and the only Jewish settlement in the Americas granted virtual self-rule. Sephardi settlement paved the way for the influx of hundreds of Ashkenazi Jews, who began to emigrate in the late seventeenth century from western and central Europe. Generally banned from Jodensavanne, these newcomers settled in Paramaribo, where they established their own cemeteries and historic synagogue. Meanwhile, slave rebellions, Maroon attacks, the general collapse of Suriname's economy, soil depletion, absentee land ownership, and a ravaging fire all contributed to the demise of the old Savannah settlement beginning in the second half of the eighteenth century..

Author : Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136410260

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Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction by Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi Pdf

With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemi's work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us. To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike, visit www.architectsdictionary.com.

Author : Tonya Turner Carroll,Michael E. S. Carroll
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015046898485

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Traian Alexandru Filip by Tonya Turner Carroll,Michael E. S. Carroll Pdf

"I learned how to find sources of contemporary imagery in unexpected places and in unlikely times." Sixty-three plates of Filip's highly symbolic etchings and paintings bear out the artist's self-assessment. Santa Fe art dealer/historian Turner showcases the work and biography of a defiant Romanian artist who escaped the repressive regime of the communist dictator Ceausescu to settle in New Hope, Pennsylvania just prior to the 1989 revolution and committed suicide in 1993. Distributed by U. of Washington Press. No index. 9x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Alva William Steffler
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0802846769

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Symbols of the Christian Faith by Alva William Steffler Pdf

Symbols of the Christian Faith is an illustrated guide to the major visual symbols used by the Christian church throughout history. These stylized illustrations, designed by artist Alva William Steffler, are intended to provide usable, up-to-date resources for contemporary church worship and Christian education. Throughout church history symbols have been used to aid worship and to communicate difficult spiritual ideas. Steffler here collects these symbols, from early Christian catacomb art to the present, offering fresh graphic interpretations of old visual forms. The accompanying text notes the biblical sources for the various symbols and traces their use in church tradition and their links to Greco-Roman culture. Extensive glossaries and indexes round out the book. Broadly inclusive and sensitive to the perspectives of every church tradition, this volume will be an invaluable resource for churches using Christian art as well as for general readers curious about the meaning of common Christian symbols.

Author : Neokleous, Georgios,Krulatz, Anna,Farrelly, Raichle
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 767 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799827238

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Handbook of Research on Cultivating Literacy in Diverse and Multilingual Classrooms by Neokleous, Georgios,Krulatz, Anna,Farrelly, Raichle Pdf

Literacy has traditionally been associated with the linguistic and functional ability to read and write. Although literacy, as a fundamental issue in education, has received abundant attention in the last few decades, most publications to date have focused on monolingual classrooms. Language teacher educators have a responsibility to prepare teachers to be culturally responsive and flexible so they can adapt to the range of settings and variety of learners they will encounter in their careers while also bravely questioning the assumptions they are encountering about multilingual literacy development and instruction. The Handbook of Research on Cultivating Literacy in Diverse and Multilingual Classrooms is an essential scholarly publication that explores the multifaceted nature of literacy development across the lifespan in a range of multilingual contexts. Recognizing that literacy instruction in contemporary language classrooms serving diverse student populations must go beyond developing reading and writing abilities, this book sets out to explore a wide range of literacy dimensions. It offers unique perspectives through a critical reflection on issues related to power, ownership, identity, and the social construction of literacy in multilingual societies. As a resource for use in language teacher preparation programs globally, this book will provide a range of theoretical and practical perspectives while creating space for pre- and in-service teachers to grapple with the ideas in light of their respective contexts. The book will also provide valuable insights to instructional designers, curriculum developers, linguists, professionals, academicians, administrators, researchers, and students.