The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings

Fontana, David

ISBN 10: 0811838218 / ISBN 13: 9780811838214

Editore: Chronicle Books, 2003

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• Titolo: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
• Editore: Chronicle Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0811838218
• ISBN 13: 9780811838214
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good

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Riassunto

In this highly readable and vividly illustrated book, best-selling author David Fontana traces the origins of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, art, history, literature, and even dreams. From chakras and the I Ching to the tarot and the zodiac, from mythical beasts to magical numbers, these are the symbols that shape consciousness. Visual artists, students, and soul searchers of every stripe will want to deepen their knowledge of these intriguing icons. Now in a compact and handy size, its more practical than ever for both reference and inspiration.

Informazioni sugli autori

David Fontana, Ph.D. , is a professor of psychology and the author of the best-selling Learn to Meditate (0-8118-2250-8), Teach Yourself to Dream (0-8118-1628-1), and numerous other books. He lives in Wales.

David Fontana, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and the author of the best-selling Learn to Meditate (0-8118-2250-8), Teach Yourself to Dream (0-8118-1628-1), and numerous other books. He lives in Wales.