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EAN
9780500295748
UPC
9780500295748
ISBN
9780500295748
MPN
N/A
Book Title
Symbols in Art
Book Series
Art Essentials Ser.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2020
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Matthew Wilson
Genre
Art
Topic
Reference, General
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
176 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500295743
ISBN-13
9780500295748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038264287

Product Key Features

Book Title
Symbols in Art
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, General
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Author
Matthew Wilson
Book Series
Art Essentials Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-932463
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Serves as a reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history from 2300 BCE to the present day, exploring their subtle implications and covert meanings., A useful set of guidebooks to the fields that inform contemporary art [that] are fully illustrated, well produced, informative, and concise.
Series Volume Number
12
Dewey Decimal
704.946
Table Of Content
1. Introduction 2. Land and Sky: Water; Mountain; Clouds; Rainbow; Lightning; Moon; Sun; Fire 3. Plants: Carnation; Cypress; Laurel; Lily; Lotus; Palm; Grapevine; Poppy; Sunflower 4. Birds: Dove; Eagle; Owl; Peacock; Phoenix; Falcon; Crane 5. Beasts: Cat; Deer/Stag; Dog; Fish; Lion; Monkey; Snake; Horse; Dragon 6. Bodies: Skeleton; Skull; Foot; Pose; Hand gestures; Blood; Eye; Angel; Halo 7. Possessions: Shell; Bow and arrow; Crown; Mask; Scales; Sword; Trumpet; Timepiece; Mirror
Synopsis
Iconography, or the study of symbols--be they animals, artifacts, plants, geometric shapes, or gestures--is an essential aspect of interpreting art. One of the most consistent features of human society throughout time has been the use of visual symbols, which often act as substitutions for the written word, crossing dialects and borders and uniting understandings of the world through a shared language. Incorporating and analyzing a wealth of cultures, Symbols in Art serves as a reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history from 2300 BCE to the present day, exploring their subtle implications and covert meanings. Entries devoted to specific symbols expose nuances of meaning and historical use, from easily identifiable symbols across the globe to those used to speak to specific cultural groups. This book exposes such intriguing correspondences as the symbolism of grapevines in a fifteenth-century painting by Giovanni Bellini compared to the images in Yinka Shonibare's Last Supper. Complete with a user-friendly glossary of symbols and a well-selected array of illustrations, this book illuminates common and thought-provoking symbols in art across history and the globe, functioning as an indispensable tool for interpretation., Iconography, the study of symbols - be they animals, artefacts, plants, shapes or gestures - is an essential element of art history. This 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 culturally specific. The snake, an object of fascination and mysticism in Aztec culture, usually represents sin in the west. Yinka Shonibare's Last Supper (2013) plays on the grapevine's historic associations to satiric and startling effect. Matt Wilson explores symbolism's subtle implications and overt and covert meanings, providing an indispensable tool for interpretation. A reference section includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary of art and historical terms., Thoroughly user-friendly andcovering a broad historicalsweep, this book is a referenceguide to fifty of the mostfrequently occurring symbolsin global art history.
LC Classification Number
N7740.W55 2020

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