Signs and Symbols: What They Mean and How We Use Them: A Fascinating Visual Examination of How Signs and Symbols Developed as a Means of Communication Throughout History in Art, Religion, Psychology, Literature and Everyday Life

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Contains a visual directory of more than 1000 icons, graphic motifs, ideograms and symbols and 150 stunning colour photographs and fine art paintings.

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Overview

Contains a visual directory of more than 1000 icons, graphic motifs, ideograms and symbols and 150 stunning colour photographs and fine art paintings.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781844762842
  • Publisher: Anness Publishing, Ltd.
  • Publication date: 7/28/2007
  • Pages: 128
  • Product dimensions: 9.13 (w) x 11.80 (h) x 0.43 (d)

Table of Contents


Introduction     6
Signs of Life     8
Ancient Symbols
Primordial Beginnings     10
The Cradle of Civilization     12
Ancient Egypt     14
The Classical Age     16
Pagan Europe     20
The Middle East     22
Tribal Africa     24
South and South-east Asia     26
Oceanic Traditions     28
Central and South America     30
Native North Americans     32
Arctic Traditions     34
Symbols of Spirituality
Shamanism     36
Taoism     38
Hinduism     40
Buddhism     42
Judaism     44
Christianity     46
Islam     48
Symbols and the Mind
Freud and Jung     50
Archetypal Symbols     52
Process-Oriented Psychology     54
The Symbolic Life Path     56
Dream Symbolism     58
Symbols in Synchronicity     60
Symbolism in Society
Meaning and Connection     62
Roles and Relationships     64
Taboos     66
Group Identity     68
TraditionalStorytelling     70
Art     74
Advertising     76
Symbolism and Science     78
Directory of Signs     80
Index     126
Acknowledgements     128

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