Illustrated card cover. No ownership markings. Numerous colour illustrations by Hannah Firmin. 192 pages clean and tightly bound. Fascinating insights into the world of symbolism exploring the history, culture and psychology that lie behind images from all traditions, East and West. Size: 4to.

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Title: The Secret Language of Symbols : A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
Publisher: DUNCAN BAIRD PUBLISHERS, London
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1903296293
ISBN 13: 9781903296295
Binding: Card Cover
Illustrator: Firmin, Hannah
Edition: Reprint.
Condition: Very Good

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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, it s more practical than ever for both reference and inspiration.

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