100 Symbols That Changed The World
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Author | : Colin Salter |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 573 |
Release | : 2022-10-13 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1911682954 |
100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.
Author | : comte Eugène Goblet d'Alviella |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 333 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 048641437X |
This remarkable classic by a world expert on the evolution and migration of symbols explains in detail what a symbol is, how it served a culture, developed or fell into disuse. Considerable attention is paid to how various symbols have changed in meaning and form during their migrations. Among the configurations discussed: the triskelion, swastika, caduceus, double-headed eagle, "tree of life," lotus, and assorted crosses. 161 black-and-white illustrations plus 6 plates.
Author | : Sarah Bartlett |
Publisher | : Chartwell |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2022-08-23 |
Genre | : Signs and symbols |
ISBN | : 9780785841425 |
The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols is an illustrated reference to 100 ancient and diverse symbols that are said to hold the answers to the universe.
Author | : D.R. McElroy |
Publisher | : Wellfleet Press |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2020-04-21 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1577151860 |
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 | : Adrian Frutiger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : |
Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 2626 |
Release | : 2013-05-07 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0062288873 |
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 | : Elizabeth S. Helfman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Language and languages |
ISBN | : |
Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious signs, trademarks, signs in science and industry, trail, markers and traffic signals, and the potentials of international sign writing.
Author | : Henry Alexander Wise Wood |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781019385142 |
This beautifully illustrated volume explores the language of symbols, from the ancient world to the present day. With over 800 entries and stunning full-color images, it is an essential reference for anyone interested in the world of symbolism and its meaning. From dream interpretation to religious iconography, this book covers it all. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Sven Tito Achen |
Publisher | : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : |
Discusses the complex history of symbols, their traditional use in almost every aspect of our lives and their meanings through history and across cultures.
Author | : Genevieve von Petzinger |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2017-03-28 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1476785503 |
"Archaeologist Genevieve von Petzinger looks past the horses, bison, ibex, and faceless humans in the ancient paintings and instead focuses on the abstract geometric images that accompany them. She offers her research on the terse symbols that appear more often than any other kinds of figures--signs that have never really been studied or explained until now"--