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Dictionary of Symbols
  

Dictionary of Symbols (Paperback)

by Liungman (Author) "Any object can be called a symbol as long as a group of people agrees that it means more than just itself ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 606 pages
  • Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc (1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0874366100
  • ISBN-13: 978-0874366105
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 639,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Describes the functions, meanings, and history of nearly fifteen hundred symbols, including those from religion, science, and alchemy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best source for clean graphic symbols, 18 Dec 1998
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Among all the books referred to as "dictionaries" of symbols, this is the one that provides the artist with a truly visual inspiration.

The black and white printing lends itself to the elegant and crisp presentation of the publication. Symbols are not obscure drawings, but concise graphic representations.

For those interested in the deeper meaning of symbols (not simply their aesthetic appeal), explanations of symbol origin are provided alongside; similar or equivalent symbols are cross-referenced with each other.

An excellent source for any designer seeking to add symbolism to his/her work without the frills.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for symbols, 6 Mar 1998
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This is an absolutely must have book for artists that use symbols in their work and that want to know the meaning of them. It covers a broad range from medical and scientific to religious and computer signs and symbols.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Dictionary of Symbols' reach is well beyond its grasp., 15 April 1998
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While the selection and classification structure of the symbols in the dictionary has much to offer, the actual _descriptions_ of the symbols leave plenty to be desired. The authour seems to come from an astrological background, and the gaps in his knowledge (particularly with respect to electronic, hobo, and non-Christian religious symbols) are evident throughout; especially when seen side-by-side with the verbose coverage of astrological and Judeo-Christian symbols.

While the classification scheme is amazing, and very well thought out, the actual content is rather below what I expected.

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