SYMBOLS IN ART

The understanding of symbols be they animals, artefacts, plants, shapes or gestures is crucial to the appreciation of art. This authoritative guide unravels over fifty of the most common and intriguing visual symbols from across the globe from 2300 BCE to the present day. While symbols cross dialects and national boundaries, their meanings can vary and are often complex and culturally spec ific, which is why this lively, clearly written and well researched introduction is so invaluable. Accessible and absorbing, the boo ks broad app...[Read more]