Signs & Symbols: What They Mean & How We Use Them A Fascinating Visual Examination Of How Signs And Symbols Developed As A Means Of Communication Throughout History In Art, Religion, Psychology, Literature And Everyday Life

by O'Connell, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781844762842
• ISBN10: 184476284X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Southwater

Summary

Contains a visual directory of more than 1000 icons, graphic motifs, ideograms and symbols and 150 stunning colour photographs and fine art paintings.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Signs of Life	p. 8
Ancient Symbols
Primordial Beginnings	p. 10
The Cradle of Civilization	p. 12
Ancient Egypt	p. 14
The Classical Age	p. 16
Pagan Europe	p. 20
The Middle East	p. 22
Tribal Africa	p. 24
South and South-east Asia	p. 26
Oceanic Traditions	p. 28
Central and South America	p. 30
Native North Americans	p. 32
Arctic Traditions	p. 34
Symbols of Spirituality
Shamanism	p. 36
Taoism	p. 38
Hinduism	p. 40
Buddhism	p. 42
Judaism	p. 44
Christianity	p. 46
Islam	p. 48
Symbols and the Mind
Freud and Jung	p. 50
Archetypal Symbols	p. 52
Process-Oriented Psychology	p. 54
The Symbolic Life Path	p. 56
Dream Symbolism	p. 58
Symbols in Synchronicity	p. 60
Symbolism in Society
Meaning and Connection	p. 62
Roles and Relationships	p. 64
Taboos	p. 66
Group Identity	p. 68
Traditional Storytelling	p. 70
Art	p. 74
Advertising	p. 76
Symbolism and Science	p. 78
Directory of Signs	p. 80
Index	p. 126
Acknowledgements	p. 128
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