Symbols in Art

Symbols in Art
Matthew Wilson
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h216 x 138mm - 176pg
17 Sep 2020 UK
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9780500295748
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Iconography, the study of symbols - be they animals, artefacts, plants, shapes or gestures - is an essential element of art history. This guide unravels over fifty of the most common and intriguing visual symbols from across the globe from 2300 BCE to the present day. While symbols cross dialects and national boundaries, their meanings can vary and are often culturally specific. The snake, an object of fascination and mysticism in Aztec culture, usually represents sin in the west. Yinka Shonibare' s Last Supper (2013) plays on the grapevine' s historic associations to satiric and startling effect. Matt Wilson explores symbolism' s subtle implications and overt and covert meanings, providing an indispensable tool for interpretation. A reference section includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary of art and historical terms.

Abstract Art
Art Essentials: Self-Portrait, The
Art Essentials: Symbols in Art
Destination Art
Global Art
Greek and Roman Art
History of Western Art, The
How to Understand Art
Impressionism
Key Moments in Art - (not currently available)
Looking At Pictures - (not currently available)
Modern Art - (not currently available)
Photography
Pop Art - (not currently available)
Street Art
Surrealism - (not currently available)
Women Artists - (not currently available)

' Masterly . . . the perfect introduction to a subject that can only heighten the general appreciation of art' - Christopher Lloyd, former Surveyor of The Queen' s Pictures
Matt Wilson is an art historian, educator and writer, who contributes to numerous publications. He is an examination specialist in the history of art.
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ISBN-13: 9780500295748
Published: 17 Sep 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Pages: 176

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