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

Fontana, David

ISBN 10: 1857930487 / ISBN 13: 9781857930481

Published by Pavilion, London, 1993

About this Item

First impression. 4to (243 x 213mm). Pp 192 with colour illustrations throughout. Blue cloth boards stamped in gilt on the spine. A clean, unmarked and tightly bound copy in an unclipped dust jacket. The dust jacket has a short closed tear at the foot of the rear panel.

Seller Inventory # 101122

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
• Publisher: Pavilion, London
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857930487
• ISBN 13: 9781857930481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: near very good

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Synopsis

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.