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Signs & symbols / Kim Dennis-Bryan, Nicola Hodgson & Neil Lockley.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: New York : New York : DK Pub., 2008.Description: 352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780756633936
  • 0756633931
Other title:
  • Signs and symbols
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • AZ108 .S54 2008
Contents:
The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems.
Summary: 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.
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Books Franklin General stacks AZ108 .S54 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available BC0010439

"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.

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