description: In this highly readable and vividly illustrated book, best-selling author David Fontana traces the origins of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, art, history, literature, and even dreams. From chakras and the I Ching to the tarot and the zodiac, from mythical beasts to magical numbers, these are the symbols that shape consciousness. Visual artists, students, and soul searchers of every stripe will want to deepen their knowledge of these intriguing icons. Now in a compact and handy size, it s more practical than ever for both reference and inspiration.
language: English
title: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings
titlecomplete: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings
genres: Spirituality, History, Paganism, Religion, Reference, Psychology, Folklore, Nonfiction, Mythology, Art
ratings_count: 213
publisher: Pavilion Books