The Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

The Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

Author: John Laing

Publisher: Jensen

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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"From cave paintings in Africa, Asia and Oceania, to the emergence of sophisticated graphic styles in Europe at the turn of the century, these images stimulate curiosity and wonder at the enormous breadth of human creativity."--BOOK JACKET.


Thought Signs

Thought Signs

Author: Carl G. Liungman

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 710

ISBN-13: 9789051991970

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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.


The Continuum Encyclopedia of Symbols

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Symbols

Author: Udo Becker

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780826412218

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An alphabetical reference with more than 1,500 entries that trace symbols to their cultural, religious, or mythological origins, and explain the hidden or encoded meaning that lies concealed beneath objects' and concepts' ordinary, outward appearance.


Signs & Symbols of the World

Signs & Symbols of the World

Author: D.R. McElroy

Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1577151860

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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.


The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Signs & Symbols

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Signs & Symbols

Author: Mark O'Connell

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Contains definitions and interpretations of over 1,600 signs and symbols and discusses the cross-cultural, sociological, and psychological uses, meaning, and development of signs and symbols as a whole.


Complete Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

Complete Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

Author: Mark O'Connell

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780681185821

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An interpretation of the unconscious codes and secret languages that shape our most ancient emotions are illustrated in over 1600 visual symbols, including photographs, firne art paintings and line illustrations, with authoritative in-depth commentary definitions and explanations.


The Encyclopedia of Symbolism

The Encyclopedia of Symbolism

Author: Kevin J. Todeschi

Publisher: Perigee Trade

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13:

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Offering thousands of definitions of myths and metaphors, The Encyclopedia of Symbolism is an invaluable tool for understanding the creative process, literary and artistic analysis, dream interpretation, or personal and professional imagery. Designed for the expert or novice, scholar or student, this volume provides a straightforward, thorough investigation into the world of creative symbolism - the unique language of the brain - for both personal enlightenment and practical application. The Encyclopedia of Symbolism includes more than 10,000 definitions and interpretations - from Abacus to Zodiac; a convenient, easy-to-use alphabetical format; cross-referencing for easy exploration of multiple meanings; the similarities - and differences - between universal, cultural, and individual symbols; how to interpret obscure signs or dreams and apply them to your personal situation; and symbols of Astrology, I Ching, and Tarot.


Symbols, Signs and Visual Codes

Symbols, Signs and Visual Codes

Author: Mark O'Connell

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844763573

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Signs and symbols are integral to the world in which we live: from letters and words on a page to the constellations in the night sky; from the image of a god to the secret gargoyles on a cathedral roof; from the meaningful winking of an eye to an elabor