|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HELP | |
|
This item may be
Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  The Swastika: Symbol Beyond Redemption?
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:A senior art director at the New York Times, Heller (design,
School of Visual Arts) explores the meanings and mysteries of what he
calls the most powerful symbol ever created. He traces it from its
beginnings in antiquity, its pre-Nazi religious and commercial uses,
the Nazi appropriation, and its contemporary application as both a
racist icon and an apolitical logo. He concludes that as long as it
retains its current association it will not be redeemed.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:This is the first incisive and revealing exploration of the meaning, mysteries, and misunderstanding of the most powerful symbol in the history of mankind. Synopsis:The mysteries and misunderstandings of the symbol of the swastika are explained in this book. It analyzes the swastika's beginnings in antiquity, its pre-Nazi religious use, the Nazi appropriation and misuse of the form and its applications as a racist icon. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
Other books you might like
| |||
|
| ||||
|
||||
Don't Miss
