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1001 Symbols

by Jack Tresidder

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Publisher Comments:

Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized compendium covers iconography from around the world and is Perfect for travel and museum outings. Author Jack Tressider examines common imagery in art, religion, and literature, revealing hidden meanings rich with cultural history. For example, did you know that the phrase "salt of the earth" comes from the ancient use of salt as a preservative and the associated idea of incorruptibility? Or that happiness and joy can be symbolized by the cow in Indian festivals, by Pink clouds in Chinese art, and by islands in Celtic myth? There is a symbol for virtually every human emotion. By exploring the themes that populate our thoughts, and dreams, whether we are conscious of them or not, "1,001 Symbols helps us unlock the mysteries of the psyche, both our own and others'..

Synopsis:

Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized compendium covers iconography from around the world and is perfect for travel and museum outings. Author Jack Tresidder examines common imagery in art, religion, and literature, revealing hidden meanings rich with cultural history. For example, did you know that the phrase 'salt of the earth' comes from the ancient use of salt as a preservative and the associated idea of incorruptibility? There is a symbol for virtually every human emotion and 1,001 Symbols helps us unlock them in a winning format that's proven as popular as its subject.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780811842822
Subtitle:
An Illustrated Guide to Imagery and Its Meaning
Author:
Tresidder, Jack
Author:
Chronicle Books
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Communication
Subject:
Symbolism
Subject:
Signs and symbols
Subject:
Sociolinguistics
Series Volume:
GTR-550
Publication Date:
March 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
5.18x4.34x1.63 in. .95 lbs.

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