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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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,...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From noted graphic designer and logo expert George Bokhua, Principles of Logo Design presents essential techniques and examples for developing and refining logos and other visual marks, including the use of grids and other geometric shapes to achieve classic proportions.
3) Harnessing the power of signs & symbols: unlock the secrets and meanings of these ancient figures
Author
Publisher
CICO Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Many ancient signs and symbols surround us, but do we know what they mean and how can we use them? Kirsten Riddle helps you discover the origins behind ancient signs and symbols from all around the world. She gives practical tips and suggests simple charms that you can use to tap into their power and transform any aspect of your life, including relationships, career, health, and finances"--
Author
Publisher
Prestel Verlag
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This is the first book to explain the genesis and cultural significance of emoji, the world's cutest and most popular form of shorthand. If you have a Twitter account or regularly send text messages, it's highly likely that you've used or received emoji. These characters include symbols and pictograms that represent a host of everyday objects and activities plus, crucially, a selection of faces that denote a range of emotions from happy to sad, angry,...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Hidden Language of Symbols' covers a wide-ranging selection of visual culture under one unified theme: symbols. Often not immediately apparent, our day-to-day lives abound with symbols of various kinds from national emblems to emojis, allegories to logos, all of which exert a strong hold in the image-saturated, globalized world of the 21st century and have a fascinating story. Organized across four all-encompassing themes - power, faith, hope...
8) 1000 symbols
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Explores the historical and cultural meanings of one thousand symbols commonly found in art and myth, grouped in the categories of heaven and Earth, characters and people, living creatures, mythical beasts, objects and artifacts, abstracts, and flowers, plants, and trees.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This beautifully illustrated volume explorers the key signs and symbols of the occult. Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in the book span from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern religion and science. 'Symbols of the Occult' examines over 500 symbols from history, art and culture by decoding their iconography and exploring their historical background and significance. Ordered by topic, it explores...
Author
Publisher
Harper Design
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Snails & Monkey Tails is a show-stopping guide to the punctuation marks and symbols used in the English language. Perfect for bibliophiles, writers, grammarians, graphic designers, typography freaks, logophiles, and anyone with a passion for the written word, this rollicking linguistic ride by award-winning graphic designer Michael Arndt is a beautifully designed volume-with more than 75 uniquely designed eye-catching red, white, and black spreads-that...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism--from the evolution of Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag to the NYC Pride typeface launched in 2017 and beyond.0Organized by decade beginning with Pre-Liberation and then spanning the 1970s through the millennium, QUEER X DESIGN will be an empowering, uplifting, and colorful celebration of the hundreds of graphics-from...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
One of the most significant works on our evolutionary ancestry since Richard Leakey's paradigm-shattering Origins, The First Signs is the first-ever exploration of the little-known geometric images that accompany most cave art around the world-the first indications of symbolic meaning, intelligence, and language. Imagine yourself as a caveman or woman. The place: Europe. The time: 25,000 years ago, the last Ice Age. In reality, you live in an open-air...
Publisher
Taschen
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"'The Book of Symbols' combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The texts and beautiful full-color images come together in a unique way to convey hidden dimensions of meaning. Each of the essays examines a given symbol's psychic background, and how it evokes psychic processes and dynamics. Etymological roots, the play of opposites, paradox and shadow,...
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