{"title":". Impelluso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. Impelluso\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a profound exploration of the symbols and meanings embedded in art and nature. These works invite reflection on the cultural and historical significance of imagery, revealing the layers of interpretation that shape our understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the arts and culture sphere, . Impelluso’s books combine scholarly insight with accessible prose, creating a compelling journey through the symbolic language that enriches both past and present artistic expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nature-and-its-symbols-by-impelluso-9780892367726","title":"Nature and its Symbols","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpelluso's delectable visual dictionary neatly explicates the symbolic and even magical meanings inherent in depictions of the natural world in traditional Western art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the extensive imagery and fascinating symbolic meanings of plants and animals, both real and fantastic, in hundreds of works of art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNature and its Symbols\u003c\/em\u003e is the fifth volume in the series \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Imagery\u003c\/em\u003e, reference guides whose goal is to explain the symbols used in art. This volume includes chapters on plants, flowers, fruits, and animals of the earth, air, and water, as well as fantastical creatures such as centaurs, griffons, and dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivid illustrations, which include paintings and tapestries from some of the world's premier museums, are accompanied by texts that offer a careful analysis of the artists' depictions of the natural world. Each entry discusses the symbolic significance of the particular plant, fruit, or animal portrayed, its mythic or literary origins, and the episodes or individuals associated with it. These salient points are also called out in summary form within each entry, making the information easily accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader discovers, for example, that the iris can represent Jesus or the purity of the Virgin Mary as well as the kings of France or the city of Florence. The monkey, which can be symbolic of the devil, heresy, or bad temper, is also associated with the three wise men who travelled to Bethlehem to pay homage to the infant Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471304442092,"sku":"9780892367726","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780892367726-nature-and-its-symbols.jpg?v=1775237490"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/impelluso.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}