{"title":"Carl G. Liungman","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarl G. Liungman's works delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cstrong\u003esymbols and their meanings\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering insightful explorations that bridge art, culture, and psychology. His writings serve as a fascinating guide to understanding the deeper significance behind icons and motifs found across diverse cultures and historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Liungman's thoughtful approach to interpreting visual language, making his books essential for anyone interested in the symbolism that shapes human expression and collective imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dictionary-of-symbols-by-carl-g-liungman-9780393312362","title":"Dictionary of Symbols","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early cave drawings to modern corporate logos, graphic symbols have been used to convey meanings both tangible and abstract. In this unique dictionary, Carl G. Liungman puts approximately 2,500 Western graphic symbols at your fingertips. Each entry includes the sign's history, its meanings, and the systems in which it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSymbols are cross-referenced to other signs with the same meanings and to structurally similar signs with different meanings. Locating an entry is as easy as looking up a word in a dictionary, due to a system that classifies each sign on the basis of three of its structural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnhancing the dictionary is a series of fascinating discussions of various aspects of ideograms. These include a discussion of signs and meanings, an overview of the historical development of signs, as well as sections on ancient American ideograms, the astrological system of symbols, the mystical pentagram, and the signs of the alchemists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo indexes aid the reader. The Word Index specifies signs with a given name or meaning, along with subject headings. The Graphic Index displays symbols based on their structural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDictionary of Symbols\u003c\/em\u003e serves both as a valuable reference on Western cultural history and as a professional tool for those working in design and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462841778412,"sku":"9780393312362","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393312362-dictionary-of-symbols.jpg?v=1775024183"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carl-g-liungman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}