Symbols
| Author | : comte Eugène Goblet d'Alviella |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486414379 |
| ISBN-13 | : 048641437X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (37X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Symbols by : comte Eugène Goblet d'Alviella
Download or read book Symbols written by comte Eugène Goblet d'Alviella and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable classic by a world expert on the evolution and migration of symbols explains in detail what a symbol is, how it served a culture, developed or fell into disuse. Considerable attention is paid to how various symbols have changed in meaning and form during their migrations. Among the configurations discussed: the triskelion, swastika, caduceus, double-headed eagle, "tree of life," lotus, and assorted crosses. 161 black-and-white illustrations plus 6 plates.
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