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Signs & symbols
- Title
- Signs & symbols / [editors, Kim Dennis-Bryan, Nicola Hodgson, Neil Lockley ; contributors, Ian Harrison ... et al.].
- Publication
- London ; New York : DK Pub., 2008.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 09-5275 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- 352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.); 25 cm.
- 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.
- Alternative Title
- Signs and symbols
- Subject
- Note
- "An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index.
- Contents
- The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems.
- Call Number
- JFE 09-5275
- ISBN
- 9780756633936
- 0756633931
- LCCN
- 2008298188
- OCLC
- YBP 2008298188
- Title
- Signs & symbols / [editors, Kim Dennis-Bryan, Nicola Hodgson, Neil Lockley ; contributors, Ian Harrison ... et al.].
- Imprint
- London ; New York : DK Pub., 2008.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index.
- Added Author
- Bryan, Kim.Hodgson, Nicola.Lockley, Neil.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 09-5275