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"A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art. From the Egyptians on, no form of learning was more vital to the ancient world than the knowledge of symbols, and it was no less important to the civilizations of the Orient, even into modern times. In the Occident, thinking about symbols shaped the great art of the medieval age, and, to a...

Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, and adorning mosques, mausoleums and palaces, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man. In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them, and hinting at the Divine messages they encode. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating"...

"Le livre des images associe des articles originaux et pointus sur des symboles spécifiques à des illustrations représentatives en provenance de toute la planète et de toutes les époques. Ces textes passionnants, illustrés par près de 800 superbes images en couleurs, offrent ainsi une vision diverse et plurielle aux multiples niveaux d'interprétation. Chacun des 350 articles se penche sur le contexte particulier et les origines d'un symbole...