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Title Signs & symbols / editors, Kim Dennis-Bryan, Nicola Hodgson, Neil Lockley ; contributors, Ian Harrison ... and others.

Publication Info. London ; New York : DK Pub., 2008.

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  302.222 SIG    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  302.222 SIGNS    Check Shelf
Edition First American edition
Description 352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Note "An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 344-345) and index.
Contents The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths and religions -- Society and culture -- Symbol systems.
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.
Subject Signs and symbols.
Signs and symbols -- History.
Signs and symbols -- Mythology.
Added Author Bryan, Kim.
Hodgson, Nicola.
Lockley, Neil.
Added Title Signs and symbols
ISBN 9780756633936
0756633931
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