Describes the origins, history, and meaning of a variety of signs and symbols that appear in art, literature, mythology, and religion, covering more than two thousand symbols, figures, and themes and drawing from classical myth, biblical text, and other t
The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature.
The Complete Dictionary of SymbolsBy Jack Tresidder
An comprehensive A-Z guide to the themes and symbols that lie behind the imagery of Western and Eastern art and literature, from ancient times to the present day. (From back cover).
This encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols—from amethyst to Zodiac.
The insights related to the specific symbols in this extensive guide are the keys to creativity, growth, and understanding.
The use of symbolism is an art, not a science.
The book is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of Western ideograms ever published, unique in its search systems, that allows the reader to locate a symbol by defining just four of its visual characteristics.
15,000 entries from abduction to zebra. Everybody dreams, and now there's a dream dictionary for everyone! With 15,000 entries, this reference showcases the most up-to-date vocabulary of dream symbols, such as cell phones.
Here is a book you will refer to again and again.
A timeless classic.