Dictionary of symbols
By: Carl G. Liungman.
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 596
Subjects: Signs and symbols; Picture-writing
Description: This is a dictionary of graphic symbols, unique in that the symbols may be accessed by identifying four visible characteristics, with an introduction discussing the function of graphic symbols, their cultural history, and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Translation of: Symboler.
Table of contents: title: Part I. Introduction. Signs, symbols and ideograms -- Iconic and non-iconic signs -- Signs and meanings -- The polarity of meanings of elementary graphs -- The basic ideographic structures -- The development of sign structures through the ages -- The relationship between visual perception, thought, and graphic form -- Ideographic systems of writing -- Ancient American ideograms -- The astrological system of symbols -- The symbolism of the astrological ages -- The mystical pentagram -- The sign of the cross in western ideography -- The signs of the alchemists -- Esoteric alchemy -- Systems of hobo signs -- The ideographic struggle in Europe during the 1930s -- The world of business and ideograms -- An ideographic system of writing ready for use -- Modern ideographic systems -- An annotated bibliography -- Part II. Ideographic dictionary -- Part III. Word index -- Part IV. Graphic index -- Part V. Graphic search index.