The symbolism surrounding the bird is unequalled by any other creature. Godlike, mysterious, benevolent or evil, they can be associated with fire, with freedom, with fragility and have been a recurrent symbol in mythology, literature and art through time. Illustrated with a beautiful collection of works from The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and other 20th century Russian masterpieces, Birds of a feather , figures the place of birds in human culture.
264 colour illustrations
By:
Catherine Phillips, Helena Stretsova Designed by:
Olga Penn Imprint: Arca Dimensions:
Height: 148mm,
Width: 105mm,
ISBN:9785912083648 ISBN 10: 5912083640 Pages: 304 Publication Date:01 July 2019 Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified