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This encyclopedia dedicated to visual symbols offers a vast journey through eras, cultures, and territories. More than 800 images are gathered here, ranging from the sun to the whale, including the human hand and many universal figures. Each symbol is accompanied by a detailed commentary tracing its history, transformations, and the contexts in which it gained meaning.
An erudite and cross-disciplinary approach
The book combines historical, artistic, and cultural perspectives to show how the same motif can have different meanings depending on the civilization. The successive interpretations are placed back in their original context, allowing an understanding of the evolution of representations and their circulation from one world to another. This approach offers a structured and documented reading of major symbolic figures.
A richly illustrated reference volume
Thanks to the abundance of reproductions and the editorial quality typical of Taschen editions, this book is a reference tool for exploring humanity’s visual imagination. It is aimed at art, history, and spirituality enthusiasts wishing to deepen their understanding of the signs that cross Western culture and other traditions. A dense and stimulating work, designed to nourish reflection and study.
