At every stage of civilization, people have relied on symbolic expression,
and advances in science and technology have increased our reliance on symbols.
An integral element of the ancient arts of Eastern and Western medieval traditions, Symbolism experienced a revival in the 20th century with the study of the unconscious.
Smart Thinking PDF Book: Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing
In fact, figurative language is considered a science, and this informative volume offers an indispensable resource in the study of symbolism.
Its alphabetical entries drawn from a wide range of sources including all the major world religions, astrology, alchemy, numerology, heraldry and prehistoric art
illustrate the essential and immutable meanings of each symbol.
Whether used as a reference or for pleasure,
this informative volume offers a valuable key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the history of arts and ideas. 32 b/w illustrations.
