[PDF] Dictionary Of Symbolism eBook

Author : Hans Biedermann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 12,84 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0452011183

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This encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols—from amethyst to Zodiac.

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Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,14 MB
Release : 2005-01-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786421251

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This is a companion to the hugely successful Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary. The earlier dictionary was arranged by symbol and told what the meanings were. The present work goes the other way (but it is not simply a refiguring of the data). It presents ideas, situations or objects (ancient to modern), and gives the appropriate symbols (allusions, associations, attributes, or emblems). Some examples: one of the symbols for "hell" is descending stairs; an attribute of Saint Benedict is a raven; joy after sorrow is symbolized by the gemstone, amber. Literary, artistic, religious, heraldic, numerological, folkloric, occult, psychological, and biblical usages are included.

Author : J. E. Cirlot
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 39,95 MB
Release : 2013-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486132668

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A valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Steven Olderr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0786490675

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The use of symbolism is an art, not a science. Different people use symbols in a variety of ways and each symbol can have diverse meanings, even within the same culture. Not surprisingly, determining the meaning of symbols can be difficult. This valuable reference defines the general symbolism of more than 15,000 terms, from ancient to modern, as well as specialized meanings in mythology, religion, art, literature, folklore, flower language, astrology, heraldry, numerology, and cultures the world over. From "0" to "Zu," each entry catalogs all possible connotations, listed by culture when appropriate, creating the most comprehensive symbolism dictionary available.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 2626 pages
File Size : 45,27 MB
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0062288873

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This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object 21 different sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body Parts, Nature, Birds, Plants, Minerals, Stones and Shells, and more Introductory essays for each section 753 entries and 636 illustrations Alphabetical index for easy reference Three-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs). Corn Dolly An embodiment of the harvest to be set in the center of the harvest dance, or fed to the cattle to `make them thrive year round' (see Secular-Sacred Objects). Tongue In Asia, the extended tongue was a sign of life-force as the tongue between the lips imitated the sacred lingam-yoni: male within female genital. Sticking out the tongue is still a polite sign of greeting in northern India and Tibet (see Body Parts). Cosmic Egg In ancient times the primeval universe-or the Great Mother-took the form of an egg. It carried all numbers and letters within an ellipse, to show that everything is contained within one form at the beginning (see Round and Oval Motifs).

Author : J. C. Cirlot
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 2006-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134958897

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The unvarying essential meanings of around 1,000 symbols and symbolic themes commonly found in the art, literature and thought of all cultures through the ages are clarified.

Author : James Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,37 MB
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 0429979568

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"A Companion volume to James Hall’s perennial seller Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art. which deals with the subject matter of Christian and Western art, the present volume includes the art of Egypt, the ancient Near East, Christian and classical Europe, India and the Far East. Flail explores the language of symbols in art showing how paintings, drawings and sculpture express man shades of meaning from simple, everyday hopes and fears to the profoundest philosophical and religious aspirations. The book explains and interprets symbols from many cultures, and over 600 illustrations clarify and complement the text. There are numbered references throughout the text to the sacred Iitcra-1 ture, myths and legends in which the symbols had their origins. Details of English translations of the works are in the bibliography. The book includes an appendix of the transcription of Chinese, notes and references, bibliography, chronological tables and index."

Author : Didier Colin
Publisher : Hachette Illustrated UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,84 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781844300259

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Provides an inventory of symbols from various cultures, including the symbolism in art, literature, dreams, and numbers.

Author : Sarah Carr-Gomm
Publisher : Checkmark Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780816033263

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A practical guide to the understanding and appreciation of Western Art. A delight to read and highly informative, the fascinating A-to-Z entries explore religious themes that have dominated Western painting and sculpture from its beginnings.