The Book Of Symbols Published By Taschen. $39.99 this is a book for meditation on symbols and a quest for depth of meaning; The book of symbols sets new standards for thoughtful exploration of symbols and their meanings, and will appeal to a wide range of readers:
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. It is not a definitional symbol dictionary that gives straightforward interpretations from multiple cultures. 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.
350 essays examines a given symbol’s psychic background, and how it evokes psychic processes.
I am always referring to “the book of symbols,” published by taschen; Publisher of books on art, architecture, design and photography. Rather than merely categorize, the book of symbols illuminates how to move from the visual experience of a symbolic image in art, religion, life, or dreams to directly experiencing its personal and psychological resonance.the book of symbols sets new standards for thoughtful exploration of symbols and their meanings, and will appeal to a wide range of readers: Enter publishing powerhouse taschen, and the extraordinary release — 14 years in the making — of the book of symbols: