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Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings

By Dorling Kindersley

Book information

Publisher
DK Publishing
Year
2008
ISBN
9781405325394
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
210 MB (220238720 bytes)
Pages
356\356
Time added
2019-02-20 21:01:39

Description

From ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day graffiti, discover the secrets, origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols The world around us is filled with signs and symbols. Modern signs like alphabets and flags are universally recognisable, whereas many symbols of ancient derivation are hard to decipher. Explore the fascinating origins and meanings of the signs and symbols people have used over the centuries and discover how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, art and contemporary culture. Find out why a flag at half-mast is a symbol of mourning, why a heart pierced by an arrow is a symbol of love and the ancient roots of fertility symbols.

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