Signs & symbols an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings

From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, color...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Bryan, Kim, editor (editor), Hodgson, Nicola, editor, Lockley, Neil, editor
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : DK Publishing 2008
Edición:First American edition, 2008
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Sumario:From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, picture writing, alphabets, international signs, professional signs, brands and logos, heraldic emblems, national flags, sign languages and signals, and symbolic gestures
Descripción Física:352 páginas : ilustraciones ; 25 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (páginas 344-345) e índice
ISBN:9780756633936