Signs & Symbols of the World

Signs & Symbols of the World
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.

Signs & Symbols

Signs & Symbols
Author: Clare Gibson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2001
Genre: Signs and symbols
ISBN: 9780760702178

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

The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook

The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook
Author: Adele Nozedar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2016-01-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780007951314

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.

Symbols, Signs and Signets

Symbols, Signs and Signets
Author: Ernst Lehner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-09-26
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486141160

1,355 signs, seals, symbols: Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Germanic, Byzantine, Renaissance, Aztec, Hindu, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, others. Astrological, alchemical, magical, early Christian, masonic, heraldic, crests, goldsmiths' marks, watermarks.

The Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

The Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols
Author: John Laing
Publisher: Jensen
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1993
Genre: Nonverbal communication
ISBN:

"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.

The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man

The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man
Author: Albert Churchward
Publisher: Pantianos Classics
Total Pages: 604
Release: 1913
Genre: History
ISBN:

Albert Churchward's famous study of Ancient Egyptian myths and symbology reveals how their mythological culture evolved over thousands of years, influencing other civilizations. The author was among the first Western scholars to investigate the connection between the religious symbols, deities and traditions of Egypt, and those which emerged in later societies. By studying the hieroglyphic texts preserved in the monuments and papyrus of the Egyptian society, Churchward uncovered the origins of legendary stories, the roles of Gods like Horus and Ptah, and the emergence of important symbols such as the triangle, cross and swastika. The religious and cultural influence of this ancient society, whose dynasties stretched across millennia, is revealed to be of staggering magnitude. This book pieces together the connections between Egyptian lore and that of the Hebrews, the Freemasons, the Mayans and various tribal societies. The depth of Churchward's enquiry is enormous; hundreds of drawings, symbols, and photographs accompany the narrative, that the reader may discover the myriad connections and wide-ranging influence of the Egyptians from antiquity onward. Frequent quotations and cites of accomplished workers in the field of Egyptology, such as Dr. Wallis Budge and Gerald Massey, further support the points established.

Signs & Symbols in Christian Art

Signs & Symbols in Christian Art
Author: George Ferguson
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1959
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780195014327

Examines the use and meaning of Christian symbols found in Renaissance art.

The First Signs

The First Signs
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"--

Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy

Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy
Author: Michael Ruzicki
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2018
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616714379

This resource helps you prepare a reverent, artful, and interactive experience of the symbols of the liturgy followed by reflection on their meaning for groups of adults or teens.