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BL
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855489
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| Main Entry
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Gavin, Francesca
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| Title & Author
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The book of hearts /\ Francesca Gavin.
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| Publication Statement
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London :: Laurence King Publishing,, 2014.
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1 online resource (159 pages) :: illustrations (chiefly color
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| ISBN
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1780674244
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: 9781780674247
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1780673310
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9781780673318
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| Contents
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What is a Heart?; Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Christian Hearts; The Age of Chivalry; Cult of the Sacred Heart; Aztecs and Mexico; Playing Cards; Emblemata; Valentine's Day; The Organ; Tattoos; The Gothic Heart; Acknowledgements/About the Author; List of Artists; Picture Credits.
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| Abstract
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This collection of heart imagery highlights how a universal symbol can be creatively interpreted and constantly reinvented. It captures the breadth of art and design imagery exploring the meaning and representation of hearts. Although the focus is on the contemporary, it also touches on the history of the symbol-from the Sacred Heart cult to the invention of the Valentine, from heart tattoos to pictograms. The Book of Hearts is an exploration of the meaning and representation of love and emotion through one of the most recognisable signs in the world.
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Heart in art.
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Love symbols.
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Signs and symbols.
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ART-- Subjects Themes-- General.
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Heart in art.
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Love symbols.
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Signs and symbols.
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| Dewey Classification
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704.946
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| LC Classification
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N8217.H53G38 2014
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