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Signs and symbols : an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings

Contributor(s): Hennessy, Kathryn [editor] | Dutta, Debajyoti [illustrator]Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited 2019Edition: SECOND EDITIONDescription: 352 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cmISBN: 978-0-24138-704-7Subject(s): SIGNS AND SYMBOLSLOC classification: AZ 108 S54 2019

Contents:

The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems

Summary: Decode the secrets and uncover the origins of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos. Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? -- Back cover

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Fairview College LRC	NU Fairview College LRC	Reference	Reference	REF AZ 108 S54 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		NUFAI000004658

Includes bibliographic references and index.

The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems

Decode the secrets and uncover the origins of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos. Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? -- Back cover

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