Illustrated Dictionary of Symbols

A companion volume to James Hall's perennial sellerDictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art,which deals with the subject of Christian and Western art, the present volume includes the art of Egypt, the ancient Near East, Christian and classical Europe, India and the Far East. Hall explores the language of symbols in art, showing how paintings, drawings, and sculpture express many shades of meaning from simple, everyday hopes and fears to the profoundest philosophical and religious aspirations. The book explains and interprets symbols from many cultures, and over 600 illustrations clarify and complement the text.Hall, James A. is the author of 'Illustrated Dictionary of Symbols' with ISBN 9780064333146 and ISBN 0064333140.