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Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings: The Mysterious Significance and Forgotten Origins of Signs and Symbols in the Modern World
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T. a. Kenner
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication date
October 10, 2006
Pages
160
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781560259497
ISBN-10
1560259493
Dimensions
0.25 by 5 by 7.75 in.
Weight
0.35 lbs.
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Out of Print
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$13.95
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An introduction to the relevance and influence of symbols in today's world discusses the origins of one hundred everyday symbols, including such examples as traffic light colors, the blue robes of the Virgin Mary, and the shape of the Pentagon. Original.
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Why are traffic lights red, amber and green?
Why is the Virgin Mary so often depicted in blue robes?
Where did the equals sign originate?
Who decided the Pentagon should be a five-sided building and why?
We are surrounded, at all times, by layer upon layer of hidden meaning. Our world is constructed out of symbolic abstractions, each one with its own assumptions and messages that speak to us on the deepest levels.
From religious art to gang tattoos, hidden meaning is encoded into every aspect of society. Symbols explores this hidden world, looking at over 100 of the most powerful, evocative, mysterious, and exciting symbolic skeins in the world today. Easy and accessible to the absolute beginner and packed full of fascinating revelations and details guaranteed to enthrall even the most dedicated symbol-hunter, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to know a bit more about the world around them.
With content ranging from symbolic stereotypes and modern interpretations of classical myth, to the mysteries of Washington DCâs city design and the hidden language of the pre-Raphaelites, Symbols will open your eyes to the hidden world around you, and nothing will ever be quite the same.
Why is the Virgin Mary so often depicted in blue robes?
Where did the equals sign originate?
Who decided the Pentagon should be a five-sided building and why?
We are surrounded, at all times, by layer upon layer of hidden meaning. Our world is constructed out of symbolic abstractions, each one with its own assumptions and messages that speak to us on the deepest levels.
From religious art to gang tattoos, hidden meaning is encoded into every aspect of society. Symbols explores this hidden world, looking at over 100 of the most powerful, evocative, mysterious, and exciting symbolic skeins in the world today. Easy and accessible to the absolute beginner and packed full of fascinating revelations and details guaranteed to enthrall even the most dedicated symbol-hunter, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to know a bit more about the world around them.
With content ranging from symbolic stereotypes and modern interpretations of classical myth, to the mysteries of Washington DCâs city design and the hidden language of the pre-Raphaelites, Symbols will open your eyes to the hidden world around you, and nothing will ever be quite the same.
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9781560259497 | details & prices | 160 pages | 5.00 × 7.75 × 0.25 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $13.95
About: An introduction to the relevance and influence of symbols in today's world discusses the origins of one hundred everyday symbols, including such examples as traffic light colors, the blue robes of the Virgin Mary, and the shape of the Pentagon.
About: An introduction to the relevance and influence of symbols in today's world discusses the origins of one hundred everyday symbols, including such examples as traffic light colors, the blue robes of the Virgin Mary, and the shape of the Pentagon.
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