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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
DK Publishing,
2008.
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| Edition: | 1st American ed. |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 352 p. : ill. (most col.) ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780756633936 0756633931 |