Signs & symbols
By: [editorial consultant, Miranda Bruce-Mitford ; U.S. editor, Chuck Wills]
Edition: [2011 American ed.].
Publisher: Covent Garden Books / DK Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780756674892
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Signs and symbols; Mythology; History
Other titles: Signs and symbols; Signs + symbols :
Description: From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, picture writing, alphabets, international signs, professional signs, brands and logos, heraldic emblems, national flags, sign languages and signals, and symbolic gestures.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 344-345) and index.
Table of contents: title: The cosmos.; title: Natural world.; title: Human life.; title: Myths & religions.; title: Society & culture.; title: Symbol systems.