How did a symbol such as the cross, which today is so commonly associated with Christianity, come to appear in the pre-Columbian art of Central America? Every traditional symbol bears an elemental power that transcends boundaries and holds significance for many cultures...more details Format:Paperback / softback Pages:184
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Jack Tresidder;Chronicle Books
ISBN:9780811842822
Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized compendium covers iconography from around the world and is perfect for travel and museum outings. Author Jack Tresidder examines common imagery in art...more details Format:Paperback Pages:384
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Jack Tresidder
ISBN:9781904292586
This guide to symbols is the first of its kind with a unique design to set us on the path of symbolism 1001 Symbols is a portable, pocket-sized guide to traditional symbolism...more details Format:Paperback Pages:384
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Jack Tresidder
ISBN:9781844830138
The Ultimate Desktop Dictionary Of Symbols, With More Than 2,000 Concise And Informative Entries Covering Classical And Other Mythologies, Biblical Themes And The World Of Traditional Symbols From Cultures Worldwide...more details Format:Paperback Pages:23
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Jack Tresidder
ISBN:9781417685226
"The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth...more details
"The Complete Dictionary of Symbols" is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth...more details Format:Paperback / softback Pages:544
Traditional symbols form a visual shorthand for ideas, yet their functions and meaning extend far beyond that--for thousands of years they have enabled artists and craftsmen to embody and reinforce beliefs about human life in immediate and powerful images. This accessible and comprehensive guide features more than 2...more details Format:Paperback Pages:242
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Tresidder Jack
ISBN:9781907486814
Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized compendium covers iconography from around the world and is perfect for travel and museum outings. Author Jack Tresidder examines common imagery in art...more details Format:Paperback / softback Pages:384