Description
Discover the profound meanings behind a myriad of symbols with 'A Dictionary Of Symbols', the ultimate resource for scholars, artists, and enthusiasts alike. Authored by the esteemed Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot, this classic encyclopedia serves as an essential guide that unearths the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art. This remarkable reference book not only illuminates the connections between various cultural symbols but also acts as a rich compendium for contemplation and creativity.
With compelling insights, Cirlot navigates through the depths of human understanding, bridging the gap between the tangible and the ethereal. From 'abandonment' to 'zone', this exhaustive compilation spans worldwide cultures, effectively mapping out the intricate web of meanings that are often overlooked. The inclusion of visual images enhances the reader's experience, grounding complex concepts in relatable contexts.
A Dictionary Of Symbols is more than just a book; it's a journey through the symbolic language of mankind, making it a valuable addition to your personal library or educational resources. Perfect for students of psychology, artists seeking inspiration, and anyone curious about the essence of symbols. Enhance your understanding of significance and interconnection through this indispensable literary work.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781681371979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 576
Delivery Information: Enjoy swift and reliable delivery options to ensure you receive your copy in perfect condition, ready for your intellectual exploration.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781681371979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 576
Description:
A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.
A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.
Juan Eduardo Cirlot's ADictionary of Symbols is a feat of scholarship, an act of the imagination, and a tool for contemplation, as well as a work of literature, a reference book that is as indispensable as it is brilliant and learned. Cirlot was a composer, a poet, an art critic, and a champion of modern art whose interest in surrealism helped to bring him to the study of symbolism. Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, Rene Guenon, Erich Fromm, and Gaston Bachelard also helped to shape his thinking in a book that explores the space between the world at large and the world within, where, as Cirlot sees it, nothing is meaningless, everything is significant, and everything is in some way related to something else. Running from "abandonment" to "zone" by way of "flute" and "whip," spanning the cultures of the world, and including a wealth of visual images to further bring the reality of the symbol home, A Dictionary of Symbols, here published for the first time in English in its original, significantly enlarged form, is a luminous and illuminating investigation of the works of eternity in time.
With compelling insights, Cirlot navigates through the depths of human understanding, bridging the gap between the tangible and the ethereal. From 'abandonment' to 'zone', this exhaustive compilation spans worldwide cultures, effectively mapping out the intricate web of meanings that are often overlooked. The inclusion of visual images enhances the reader's experience, grounding complex concepts in relatable contexts.
A Dictionary Of Symbols is more than just a book; it's a journey through the symbolic language of mankind, making it a valuable addition to your personal library or educational resources. Perfect for students of psychology, artists seeking inspiration, and anyone curious about the essence of symbols. Enhance your understanding of significance and interconnection through this indispensable literary work.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781681371979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 576
Delivery Information: Enjoy swift and reliable delivery options to ensure you receive your copy in perfect condition, ready for your intellectual exploration.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781681371979
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 576
Description:
A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.
A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.
Juan Eduardo Cirlot's ADictionary of Symbols is a feat of scholarship, an act of the imagination, and a tool for contemplation, as well as a work of literature, a reference book that is as indispensable as it is brilliant and learned. Cirlot was a composer, a poet, an art critic, and a champion of modern art whose interest in surrealism helped to bring him to the study of symbolism. Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, Rene Guenon, Erich Fromm, and Gaston Bachelard also helped to shape his thinking in a book that explores the space between the world at large and the world within, where, as Cirlot sees it, nothing is meaningless, everything is significant, and everything is in some way related to something else. Running from "abandonment" to "zone" by way of "flute" and "whip," spanning the cultures of the world, and including a wealth of visual images to further bring the reality of the symbol home, A Dictionary of Symbols, here published for the first time in English in its original, significantly enlarged form, is a luminous and illuminating investigation of the works of eternity in time.