How To Read Symbols

by gibson-claire-haworth-maden-claire

This is a pocket guide to the wealth of symbols and icons that have been used around the world from primitive times to the modern day. Taking a regional approach, the book examines the origins, style and meaning of the most significant symbols used in the art of different cultures. It breaks down each region by theme and analyses the types of symbols in each subject area. The symbols are shown in the context of beautiful art and as individual glyphs, allowing the reader to study everything from Egyptian hieroglyphs and Chinese characters through to Western heraldry and hagiography. Related symbols are cross-referenced to ensure that the reader can study fascinating cultural constrasts as well as thematic sets of symbols.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Eseula · Rating 1 out of 5]

hiç beklediğim gibi değildi. ben gerçekten oturup da tane tane sembollerin şekillerin anlamlarını iç yüzlerini çıkış noktaları anlatacak sanmıştım ama alakası bile yoktu. saçma bir şekilde çocuk çizimi gibi şekillerin altına bunun ismi bu falan filan diye yazmış. bir de bunu kitap diye basmış.

[Carole Tyrrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book - as a tour guide in one of London's Magnificent 7 Victorian cemeteries, my specialism is symbols. This little book increased my knowledge of them by defining their meaning and placing them in context.
After a brief introduction she considers Symbols and Symbolism, the Grammar of Symbols. And then goes onto discuss various cultures and continents use of symbols as a universal language and also as an affirmation of identity and tribal connection. It’s illustrated throughout with symbols and their meaning. There’s also a very useful glossary and resource section at the back.
A wonderful, useful little book which I originally borrowed from the library but ending up buying!

[Karol Zagórski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generalnie okej, można traktować jako wprowadzenie do symboliki w różnych kulturach, zazwyczaj w odniesieniu do sztuki.

[jula · Rating 3 out of 5]

ilosc zamiast jakosci, wiekszosc mnie nie interesowala, a czesto nic nie bylo wyjasnione tylko pokazywali jakie sa symbole

[Pavel Tugarinov · Rating 2 out of 5]

отвратный перевод посредственной книги

[UraniaEXLibris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Carino ma molto sintetico e scarno.

[Saudade · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kitabın adının "semboller nasıl okunur" yerine "semboller var" olması daha uygun olurmuş.

[Soneso · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pésima edición pero interesante registro de simbolos segun las culturas y el continente

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice book to read if you are even remotely interested in art and/or symbolism.