ISBN: 9780756633936 - signs and symbols: an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings (dk compact culture guides) (11 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Since when did certain hand gestures become offensive? And why are scales a symbol of justice? For thousands of years, humans have communicated through a language of signs and symbols. From uniforms to body adornment and corporate logos, symbols are everywhere, and this book is your guide to their secret meanings and history. The Sun as well as the night sky with its stars and planets has long been used to symbolize supernatural forces. Learn about this and also how humans have used patterns, numbers, clothing, and more to signal authority, kinship, and status. Signs & Symbols decodes over 2000 emblems, explaining the visual language of architecture, heraldry, religion, and death. It answers questions such as why, for example, Christianity is symbolized by a fish, or how the Chinese use the crane bird to signify longevity. This comprehensive book also explores how certain gemstones or flowers became linked to personal qualities and how the alphabet and national flags came into being. Signs & Symbols will open your eyes to the fascinating world of symbolism that is embedded in every area of our lives.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Since when did certain hand gestures become offensive? And why are scales a symbol of justice? For thousands of years, humans have communicated through a language of signs and symbols. From uniforms to body adornment and corporate logos, symbols are everywhere, and this book is your guide to their secret meanings and history. The Sun as well as the night sky with its stars and planets has long been used to symbolize supernatural forces. Learn about this and also how humans have used patterns, numbers, clothing, and more to signal authority, kinship, and status. Signs & Symbols decodes over 2000 emblems, explaining the visual language of architecture, heraldry, religion, and death. It answers questions such as why, for example, Christianity is symbolized by a fish, or how the Chinese use the crane bird to signify longevity. This comprehensive book also explores how certain gemstones or flowers became linked to personal qualities and how the alphabet and national flags came into being. Signs & Symbols will open your eyes to the fascinating world of symbolism that is embedded in every area of our lives.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 351 pages. 9.75x8.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2008. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 351 pages. 9.75x8.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Gebundene Ausgabe. Zustand: Sehr gut. Auflage: Illustrated. 352 Seiten Fresh and clean hardcover copy in good condition with original dustjacket. Frisches und sauberes Hardcover-Exemplar in gutem Zustand mit Original-Schutzumschlag. Contents: The Cosmos - The Sun - The Moon - The Night Sky - The Earth - Mountains - Fire - Water - The Weather - Rain and Snow - Floods - The Seasons - Precious Stones - Gold - Precious Matter - Natural World - Mammals - Cats - Birds - Eagles - Reptiles and Amphibians - Snakes - Aquatic Creatures - Creepy Crawlies - Fabulous Beasts - Dragons - Plants - Flowers - The Lotus - Herbs and SPices - The Forest - Trees - Sacred Trees - Fruits of the Earth - Foods of the Earth - Human Life - the head - head trophies - human body - hands and feet - fertility and childbirth - initiation rites - love and marriage - death and mourning - vanitas - myths and religions - Egyptian deities - Greek and Roman deities - Celtic and Nordic deities - Meso and South American deities - ancestors - nature spirits - tribal totems, heroes and tricksters - the Dreaming - Shamanism - Creation stories - Hinduism - Buddhism - Taoism adn shinto - judaism - kabbalah - christianity - Islam - Sikhism - Voodoo - Angels - Satan and demons - Witches and Wicca - Amulets - Divination - Western Astrology - Societz and CUlture - Symbol systems ISBN 9780756633936 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1201.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Miranda Bruce-Mitford is a graduate in social anthropology and Burmese language and literature and also has an MA in Oriental religious studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London University. For some years she has been tut.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols from mythology and religion to astrology and ancient tribes in this comprehensive guide.For centuries, symbols have been imperative throughout the world, signifying ideas, relationships, and objects across different cultures. Find out why a flag at half mast is a symbol of mourning, why toads have got a bad name while frogs turn into princes, and why a heart pierced by an arrow is a classic symbol of love. Delve into the meaning of each symbol and investigate how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, and art over time, with authoritative text from experts in the field and striking line drawings and photography that emphasize the visual strength and beauty of signs. Divided into six thematic sections - the cosmos, the natural world, human life, myths and religions, society and culture, and symbol systems - this guide to the secret language of signs and symbols is a must-have for those who want to understand the world around them.…