How did a symbol such as the cross, which today is so commonly associated with Christianity, come to appear in the pre-Columbian art of Central America? Every traditional symbol bears an elemental power that transcends boundaries and holds significance for many cultures. But the ways in which we interpret such power have varied tremendously around the world and through the ages. Thought-provoking and visually stunning, "Symbols and their Meanings" offers a uniquely accessible compendium of symbols and symbol systems, and shows how the profound messages conveyed by symbols have enriched the world's cultural and spiritual heritage.
- ISBN10 1844832457
- ISBN13 9781844832453
- Publish Date 16 November 2006 (first published 2 September 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 September 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Watkins Media
- Imprint Duncan Baird Publishers
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 184
- Language English