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" Illustrated dictionary of symbols in eastern and western art / "
James Hall ; illustrated by Chris Puleston
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BL
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621672
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| Main Entry
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Hall, James,1918-2007
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| Title & Author
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Illustrated dictionary of symbols in eastern and western art /\ James Hall ; illustrated by Chris Puleston
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| Edition Statement
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First U.S. edition
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xii, 244 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0064333140
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: 9780064333146
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: 0064309827
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: 9780064309820
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| Notes
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"Originally published in Great Britain in 1994 by John Murray"--Title page verso
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-224) and index
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| Contents
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Abstract signs -- Animals -- Artefacts -- Earth and sky -- Human body and dress -- Plants
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Entries pertain to persons, titles and pictures, and objects as attributes and symbols. Recurrent mythological, historical and religious themes are explored and allegorical, poetic, and saintly characters are also covered. Cross-references and appropriate line drawings enhance the book's value
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Symbolism in art, Dictionaries
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Art-- Themes, motives, Dictionaries
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| Dewey Classification
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704.9/46/03
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N7740.H35 1994
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