The Language of Symbols : A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings

by David Fontana

The meaning of symbols is at the heart of this enchanting and compact guide. A reference and inspiration, this text traces the origins of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, art, history, literature, and dreams. From chakras, the I Ching, and tarot to the zodiac, mythical beasts, and magical numbers, the symbols that shape human consciousness are revealed. El significado de los símbolos es la esencia de esta encantadora y concisa guía. De referencia e inspiración, este texto traza los orígenes de cientos de símbolos y sistemas de símbolos que han impactado en la cultura humana, el arte, la historia, la literatura y los sueños. De los chacras, el I Chin y el Tarot al zodíaco, las bestias míticas y los números mágicos, se revelan los símbolos que dan forma a la conciencia humana.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published February 13, 2003

About the author

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David G.J. Fontana FBPsS was a British psychologist, parapsychologist and author. He was Professor of Psychology at Cardiff University. He was also visiting professor at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Algarve.

Reviews

[Christina Widmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una buena y bien ilustrada introducción en la simbología. Quito una estrella porque no hay bibliografía.
Reseña pormenorizada en mi blog: https://nouw.com/cwidmann/david-fonta...

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction with colourful imagery.

[geminis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super completo e interesante, me lo acabe en dos días, habla de manera general de muchos temas y descubres cosas nuevas