The Illustrated Dictionary Of Signs And Symbols

Author : Mark O'Connell,Raje Airey
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Signs and symbols
ISBN : 1844768856

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The Illustrated Dictionary of Signs and Symbols by Mark O'Connell,Raje Airey Pdf

This visual guide discusses the way signs and symbols are used by human societies as an integral and fundamental part of the way we communicate. Throughout history icons and symbols have been developed, interpreted and reproduced through art, mythology and religion; from cave paintings and aboriginal dreamtime to computer iconography and advertising. With a broad perspective, covering all continents, and spanning human history, the book brings together psychological, mythological, religious, literary, commercial, political and artistic insights to explore how these concepts can summarize or explain our common and diverse human experience.

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429979569

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Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art by James Hall Pdf

"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 : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429968488

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Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art by James Hall Pdf

"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 : Jack Tresidder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Dictionaries
ISBN : OCLC:760960728

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Dictionary of Symbols; an Illustrated Guide to Traditional Images, Icons, and Emblems by Jack Tresidder Pdf

Author : Clare Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Signs and symbols
ISBN : 0760702179

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Signs & Symbols by Clare Gibson Pdf

This wide-ranging compendium traces symbolism to its ancient roots, examining a vast variety of symbolic images.

Author : Miranda Bruce-Mitford
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:49015002841949

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The Illustrated Book of Signs & Symbols by Miranda Bruce-Mitford Pdf

Explains the use of picture signs and symbols as a form of communication.

Author : Jack Tresidder
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973928922

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The Complete Dictionary of Symbols by Jack Tresidder Pdf

The Complete Dictionary of SymbolsBy Jack Tresidder

Author : J. E. Cirlot
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781504085656

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A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot Pdf

This classic encyclopedia of symbols by the renowned Spanish poet illuminates the imagery of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art. J. E. Cirlot’s A Dictionary of Symbols is a feat of scholarship, an act of the imagination, and a tool for contemplation, as well as a work of literature—a reference book that is as indispensable as it is brilliant and learned. Cirlot was a composer, poet, critic, and champion of modern art whose interest in surrealism helped introduce him to the study of symbolism. This volume explores the space between the world at large and the world within, where nothing is meaningless, and everything is in some way related to something else. Running from “abandonment” to “zone” by way of “flute” and “whip,” spanning the cultures of the world, and including a wealth of visual images to further bring the reality of the symbol home, A Dictionary of Symbols is a luminous and illuminating investigation of the works of eternity in time.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 2626 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780062288875

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The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object 21 different sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body Parts, Nature, Birds, Plants, Minerals, Stones and Shells, and more Introductory essays for each section 753 entries and 636 illustrations Alphabetical index for easy reference Three-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs). Corn Dolly An embodiment of the harvest to be set in the center of the harvest dance, or fed to the cattle to `make them thrive year round' (see Secular-Sacred Objects). Tongue In Asia, the extended tongue was a sign of life-force as the tongue between the lips imitated the sacred lingam-yoni: male within female genital. Sticking out the tongue is still a polite sign of greeting in northern India and Tibet (see Body Parts). Cosmic Egg In ancient times the primeval universe-or the Great Mother-took the form of an egg. It carried all numbers and letters within an ellipse, to show that everything is contained within one form at the beginning (see Round and Oval Motifs).

Author : Carl G. Liungman
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9051991975

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Thought Signs by Carl G. Liungman Pdf

The book is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of Western ideograms ever published, unique in its search systems, that allows the reader to locate a symbol by defining just four of its visual characteristics. It is about our graphic cultural heritage as expressed in subway graffiti, fighter jets' signs and emergency exit symbols. It contains 2,300 symbols, 1,600 articles and streamlined reference functions. Ideogram scarved in mammoth teeth by Cro-Magnon men 25,000 years ago, put on modern household appliances by their manufacturers or sprayed on walls by political activists, are all presented in dictionary form for easy reference. Symbols cover current designs used in advertising, logotyping, architecture, design, decoration, religion, politics and astrology.

Author : D.R. McElroy
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781577151869

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Signs & Symbols of the World by D.R. McElroy Pdf

This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.

Author : Didier Colin
Publisher : Hachette Illustrated UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1844300250

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Dictionary of Symbols, Myths and Legends by Didier Colin Pdf

Provides an inventory of symbols from various cultures, including the symbolism in art, literature, dreams, and numbers.

Author : J.M. DeBord
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781578596584

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The Dream Interpretation Dictionary by J.M. DeBord Pdf

Unravels dream symbols and their meanings What do reoccurring dreams reveal? What's the purpose of nightmares—and can they be stopped? Why do some people show up in dreams? Are some dreams actually warnings? Going beyond superficial explanations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings brings a deep and rich understanding to a variety of images, signs, and symbols. It considers the context to help anyone complete their own personal jigsaw puzzle. It provides the tools to allow anyone to sort through possible connections and to make sense of their dreams. From entries ranging from “Abandonment” to “Zoo,” this massive tome analyzes sex dreams, money dreams, dreams of falling, running, or paralysis and much, much more. It brings profound insights to thousands of dream messages. It shows what to look for and what to ignore and teaches how to master dream interpretation. Examples of symbols are given. The complexity and context of a dream are explored. Signs and their meanings are illustrated. Illuminating the intelligence of dreams, decoding clues, explaining symbols, and revealing the universal meanings of each as well as their subtler associations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings explores the messages delivered by the unconscious mind during sleep. It examines how dreams connect to daily life. It shows how dreams can lead to deeper understanding and self-awareness. Also included are a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to the book’s usefulness.

Author : Adele Nozedar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0007951310

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The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook by Adele Nozedar Pdf

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols. This is the most comprehensive reference book on symbolic objects that you'll ever find.

Author : Jean Chevalier,Alain Gheerbrant
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780140512540

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The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols by Jean Chevalier,Alain Gheerbrant Pdf

This remarkable and wide-ranging book is an inventory of symbols and the symbolic imagination. The editors and their fifteen contributors are drawn from a variety of scholarly backgrounds—including anthropology, ethnology, psychotherapy and art history. This diversity of approach is responsible for the book's unique character, a reflection of the multiplicity of symbols and signs and the phenomenal range of possible interpretations they offer. This book draws together folklore, literary and artistic sources, and focuses on the symbolic dimension of every colour, number, sound, gesture, expression or character trait that has benefitted from symbolic interpretation. The conscious and unconscious minds are explored, desire and dreams are treated alongside the known and the chronicled. Extraordinary in its range and eclecticism, this dictionary was originally published in French as the Dictionnaire des Symboles, and it is regarded as the standard work on the subject.