Symbols and Their Meaning
Why does a flag at half-mast express mourning? Why does the snake symbolize wisdom? Since the dawn of human history, signs & symbols have been part of our culture and communication – whether in everyday life, in sports, in politics or religion, on our clothing or even on our skin. With impressive illustrations, this book reveals the secret language of more than 2,000 symbols from a wide range of eras & fields and tells their fascinating history & meaning.
The World of Signs & Symbols in One Book
• Over 2,000 signs & symbols: Their respective meaning, history, and use in art, religion, or mythology are explained in detail and visually – from hieroglyphs to graffiti.
• Exciting thematic pages show at a glance the connection between the motifs and explain how their meanings have changed and how they are interpreted differently across various cultures.
• Portraits of the most important symbols: Detailed special pages take a very close look at particularly significant motifs.
From dragons and fertility symbols to zodiac signs – a visually powerful journey into the fascinating world of symbolism!
| Language |
German |
| Format |
Hardcover |
| Pages |
352 |
| Author |
Ian Harrison, James Harrison, Sally Regan, Anna Southgate, Amber Tokeley
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