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The Hidden Language of Symbols (Hardcover)
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The Hidden Language of Symbols (Hardcover)
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A stimulating narrative and reference resource that guides the
reader through the most significant symbols from worldwide art
history. Why do we reach for the red rose on Valentine's day? Where
did the owl gain its reputation for wisdom? Why should you never
trust a fox? In this visual tour through art history, Matthew
Wilson pieces together a global visual language enshrined in art:
the language of symbols. Symbols exert a strong hold in the
image-saturated 21st century, and have done so for thousands of
years. From national emblems to corporate logos and emojis, our
day-to-day lives abound with icons with roots in the distant past.
Expert art historian Matthew Wilson traces the often surprising
trajectories that symbols have taken through history, from their
original purposes to their modern meanings, identifying the common
themes and ideas that link seemingly disparate cultures. Thus we
meet the falcon as a symbol of authority from the ancient Egyptian
pharaohs to the medieval aristocracy; the dog as stalwart companion
from the classical era to the Renaissance; and the mythical phoenix
as a symbol of female power connecting a queen in England with a
goddess in China. We also see moments of radical reinterpretation
and change: the transformation of the swastika from an auspicious
symbol of hope to one of hate. From Palaeolithic cave paintings to
contemporary installations, Wilson deftly guides us through this
world of symbols, showcasing their enduring ability to express
power, hope, fear and faith, and to create and communicate
identities, uniting - or dividing - the people that made them.
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