From Library Journal
This reference work defines symbols not only as visual icons (including shapes, color, and geometric designs) but also as biblical, classical, and mythological figures; botanics; minerals; and animals (real and mythical) as they relate to literature, dreams, art, and so forth. The choice of the over 2000 cross-referenced terms included here was necessarily subjective, for almost anything in the universe can be construed as having an emblematic meaning. Prehistorical to modern periods are covered and, although there is a Western emphasis, the author attempts to place symbols in appropriate cultural contexts. This work, which consolidates much arcane information, is valuable for its elucidation of both the esoteric and commonplace. Generally recommended, although there is no need to duplicate if a collection has sufficient works of this nature. A similar title, Carl G. Liungman's Dictionary of Symbols , was chosen as one of LJ 's best reference books of 1991.--Ed.
- Janice Braun, Oakland, Cal.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Explains the meanings for more than two thousand symbols from mythology, fairy tales, religion, literature, history, and archaeology.
0 有用 AlienX_左旋 2010-12-21 12:13:07
条目不算多,不过解释的比较到位,而且有不少图片~书末还很贴心的提供了图片索引,是真的缩略图哦,不是图片名称
0 有用 AlienX_左旋 2010-12-21 12:13:07
条目不算多,不过解释的比较到位,而且有不少图片~书末还很贴心的提供了图片索引,是真的缩略图哦,不是图片名称