This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and su

Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious s

Explains the meaning given by diverse cultures in various eras to animals, plants, patterns, man-made objects, and abstract forms.

"Archaeologist Genevieve von Petzinger looks past the horses, bison, ibex, and faceless humans in the ancient paintings and instead focuses on the abstract geom

This wide-ranging compendium traces symbolism to its ancient roots, examining a vast variety of symbolic images.