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Author: J. E. Cirlot
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-05-27
Total Pages: 532
ISBN-13: 0486132668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
Author: Hans Biedermann
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 1994-01-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 0452011183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols—from amethyst to Zodiac.
Author: Ad de Vries
Publisher: Amsterdam ; London : North-Holland Publishing Company
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 540
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: James Hall
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-05-04
Total Pages: 930
ISBN-13: 0429979568
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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: Steven Olderr
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2017-02-10
Total Pages: 237
ISBN-13: 0786490675
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe use of symbolism is an art, not a science. Different people use symbols in a variety of ways and each symbol can have diverse meanings, even within the same culture. Not surprisingly, determining the meaning of symbols can be difficult. This valuable reference defines the general symbolism of more than 15,000 terms, from ancient to modern, as well as specialized meanings in mythology, religion, art, literature, folklore, flower language, astrology, heraldry, numerology, and cultures the world over. From "0" to "Zu," each entry catalogs all possible connotations, listed by culture when appropriate, creating the most comprehensive symbolism dictionary available.
Author: Didier Colin
Publisher: Hachette Illustrated UK
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844300259
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides an inventory of symbols from various cultures, including the symbolism in art, literature, dreams, and numbers.
Author: Wolfram Eberhard
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006-12-05
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1134988648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post
Author: Jack Tresidder
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780811818889
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe crow spelled death for medieval Europeans, but for Native Americans it represents a guide from the spirit world. DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS explores 1,000 symbols from across the world's cultures and throughout the ages. Indexed, cross-referenced, and packed with over 100 drawings, this A-Z guide is an indispensable reference for writers, artists, and anyone intrigued by the power of primal metaphors. Two color throughout. 120 illustrations.
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Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2005-01-24
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780786421251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a companion to the hugely successful Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary. The earlier dictionary was arranged by symbol and told what the meanings were. The present work goes the other way (but it is not simply a refiguring of the data). It presents ideas, situations or objects (ancient to modern), and gives the appropriate symbols (allusions, associations, attributes, or emblems). Some examples: one of the symbols for "hell" is descending stairs; an attribute of Saint Benedict is a raven; joy after sorrow is symbolized by the gemstone, amber. Literary, artistic, religious, heraldic, numerological, folkloric, occult, psychological, and biblical usages are included.
Author: J.M. DeBord
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Published: 2017-05-22
Total Pages: 1392
ISBN-13: 1578596580
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnravels 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.
