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From ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day graffiti, discover the secrets, origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols The world around us is filled with signs and symbols. Modern signs like alphabets and flags are universally recognisable, whereas many symbols of ancient derivation are hard to decipher. Explore the fascinating origins and meanings of the signs and symbols people have used over the centuries and discover how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, art and contemporary culture. Find out why a flag at half-mast is a symbol of mourning, why a heart pierced by an arrow is a symbol of love and the ancient roots of fertility symbols.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley LTD
ISBN-139781405325394
eBay Product ID (ePID)86606067
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameSigns & Symbols: an Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading
Publication Year2008
TypeReference
Dimensions
Item Height241 mm
Item Weight1276 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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