Signs & Symbols
Title | Signs & Symbols PDF eBook |
Author | Clare Gibson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Signs and symbols |
ISBN | 9780760702178 |
This wide-ranging compendium traces symbolism to its ancient roots, examining a vast variety of symbolic images.
Signs & Symbols of the World
Title | Signs & Symbols of the World PDF eBook |
Author | D.R. McElroy |
Publisher | Wellfleet Press |
Pages | 259 |
Release | 2020-04-21 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1577151860 |
This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.
The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A–Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac
Title | The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A–Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac PDF eBook |
Author | Adele Nozedar |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 20 |
Release | 2010-01-21 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 0007283962 |
Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.
Symbols, Signs and Signets
Title | Symbols, Signs and Signets PDF eBook |
Author | Ernst Lehner |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 223 |
Release | 2012-09-26 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486141160 |
1,355 signs, seals, symbols: Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Germanic, Byzantine, Renaissance, Aztec, Hindu, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, others. Astrological, alchemical, magical, early Christian, masonic, heraldic, crests, goldsmiths' marks, watermarks.
Signs and Symbols
Title | Signs and Symbols PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian Frutiger |
Publisher | |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN |
Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.
Selected Letters, 1940–1977
Title | Selected Letters, 1940–1977 PDF eBook |
Author | Vladimir Nabokov |
Publisher | HMH |
Pages | 627 |
Release | 2012-09-06 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 0544106555 |
“Wonderful, compulsively readable, delicious” personal correspondences, spanning decades in the life and literary career of the author of Lolita (The Washington Post Book World). An icon of twentieth-century literature, Vladimir Nabokov was a novelist, poet, and playwright, whose personal life was a fascinating story in itself. This collection of more than four hundred letters chronicles the author’s career, recording his struggles in the publishing world, the battles over Lolita, and his relationship with his wife, among other subjects, and gives a surprising look at the personality behind the creator of such classics as Pale Fire and Pnin. “Dip in anywhere, and delight follows.” —John Updike
The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man
Title | The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man PDF eBook |
Author | Albert Churchward |
Publisher | Pantianos Classics |
Pages | 604 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Albert Churchward's famous study of Ancient Egyptian myths and symbology reveals how their mythological culture evolved over thousands of years, influencing other civilizations. The author was among the first Western scholars to investigate the connection between the religious symbols, deities and traditions of Egypt, and those which emerged in later societies. By studying the hieroglyphic texts preserved in the monuments and papyrus of the Egyptian society, Churchward uncovered the origins of legendary stories, the roles of Gods like Horus and Ptah, and the emergence of important symbols such as the triangle, cross and swastika. The religious and cultural influence of this ancient society, whose dynasties stretched across millennia, is revealed to be of staggering magnitude. This book pieces together the connections between Egyptian lore and that of the Hebrews, the Freemasons, the Mayans and various tribal societies. The depth of Churchward's enquiry is enormous; hundreds of drawings, symbols, and photographs accompany the narrative, that the reader may discover the myriad connections and wide-ranging influence of the Egyptians from antiquity onward. Frequent quotations and cites of accomplished workers in the field of Egyptology, such as Dr. Wallis Budge and Gerald Massey, further support the points established.