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082 _a302.222
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100 _aHennessy, K.
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245 0 0 _aSigns and Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
250 _a2nd
260 _aLondon
_bJonathan Metcalf
_c2008
300 _a352p
500 _a"An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index.
505 0 _aThe cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems.
520 _aFrom 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.
650 0 _aSymbols
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