The Illustrated Book of Signs & Symbols, by Miranda Bruce-Mitford
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The Illustrated Book of Signs & Symbols, by Miranda Bruce-Mitford. 1996 first American edition hardcover. 128 pages, very nice condition.
An expert in Eastern art and culture deciphers the meanings of more than two thousand images from around the world, exploring their origins, meanings, and cultural context in art, religion, folklore, and psychology. The book categorizes symbols from nature, mythology, human life, and symbol systems, using color-coding, cross-references, and extensive photography/images to explain their significance, making it an extremely useful reference.