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A Dictionary of Symbols

by J. E. Cirlot

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Publisher Comments:

At every stage of civilization, people have relied on symbolic expression, and advances in science and technology have only increased our dependence on symbols. An essential part of the ancient arts of the Orient and Western medieval traditions, symbolism underwent a 20th-century revival with the study of the unconscious. Indeed, symbolic language is considered a science, and this informative volume offers an indispensable tool in the study of symbology. Its alphabetical entries--drawn from a diverse range of sources, including all of the major world religions, astrology, alchemy, numerology, heraldry, and prehistoric art--clarify the essential and unvarying meanings of each symbol. Whether used as a reference or browsed for pleasure, this informative volume offers a valuable key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illus.

Book News Annotation:

<:st>This unabridged republication of the second edition of the work, translated from Spanish by Jack Sage, and originally published by the Philosophical Library, Inc., New York, in 1971, elucidates the many symbols encountered in the arts and in the history of ideas. Includes a substantial introduction discussing the history of the use of symbols, their use in the West, and various theorists' perspectives on the topic. Cited in Guide to Reference Books
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

A 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. Alphabetical entries clarify essential meanings of each symbol, as drawn from religion, astrology, alchemy, numerology, other sources. 32 black-and-white illustrations.

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [387]-399) and index.

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ISBN:

9780486425238

Author:

Cirlot, J. E.

Author:

Cirlot, Juan Eduardo

Publisher:

Dover Publications

Location:

Mineola, N.Y.

Subject:

General

Subject:

Sociology - General

Subject:

Symbolism

Subject:

Sociolinguistics

Subject:

General Social Science

Subject:

General-General

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Series:

Dover Occult

Series Volume:

2000

Publication Date:

20020931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

528

Dimensions:

8.5 x 5.38 in 1.25 lb

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Product details 528 pages Dover Publications - 2002-09-00 English 9780486425238 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

A 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. Alphabetical entries clarify essential meanings of each symbol, as drawn from religion, astrology, alchemy, numerology, other sources. 32 black-and-white illustrations.

"Synopsis" by , Includes bibliographical references (p. [387]-399) and index.