Signs & symbols /
Signs & symbols /
Signs and symbols
Kim Dennis-Bryan, Nicola Hodgson & Neil Lockley.
- New York : New York : DK Pub., 2008.
- 352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
"An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index.
The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems.
From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, picture writing, alphabets, international signs, professional signs, brands and logos, heraldic emblems, national flags, sign languages and signals, and symbolic gestures.
9780756633936 0756633931
2008298188
Signs and symbols.
Signs and symbols--History.
Signs and symbols--Mythology.
AZ108 / .S54 2008
"An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index.
The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems.
From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, picture writing, alphabets, international signs, professional signs, brands and logos, heraldic emblems, national flags, sign languages and signals, and symbolic gestures.
9780756633936 0756633931
2008298188
Signs and symbols.
Signs and symbols--History.
Signs and symbols--Mythology.
AZ108 / .S54 2008