[978-1-84476-357-3] 2009. (Mass market paperback) Fine. 128pp. 4to. Origins of symbols and their interpretation through beliefs, philosophical thought, artistic allegory, and literary ideas. Over 350 full colour illustrations.

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Symbols. Signs & Visual Codes; A Practical Guide to Understanding and Decoding the Universal Icons, Signs and Symbols that are used in Literature, Art, Religion, Astrology, Communication, Advertising, Mythology and Science

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Southwater 978-1-84476-357-3, London

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1844763579

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9781844763573

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A practical guide to understanding and decoding the universal icons, signs, and symbols that are used in literature, art, religion, astrology, communication, advertising, mythology and science. Illustrated with over 350 stunning fine art paintings, artworks and graphic images of the signs themselves and how they are used

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