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Symbols in Art

Matthew Wilson

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English
Thames & Hudson
17 September 2020
Series: Art Essentials
Iconography, the study of symbols - be they animals, artefacts, plants, shapes or gestures - is an essential element of art history.

This guide unravels over fifty of the most common and intriguing visual symbols from across the globe from 2300 BCE to the present day. While symbols cross dialects and national boundaries, their meanings can vary and are often culturally specific. The snake, an object of fascination and mysticism in Aztec culture, usually represents sin in the west. Yinka Shonibare's Last Supper (2013) plays on the grapevine's historic associations to satiric and startling effect.

Matt Wilson explores symbolism's subtle implications and overt and covert meanings, providing an indispensable tool for interpretation. A reference section includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary of art and historical terms.

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Imprint:   Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm, 
Weight:   420g
ISBN:   9780500295748
ISBN 10:   0500295743
Series:   Art Essentials
Pages:   176
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Matt Wilson is an art historian, educator and writer, who contributes to numerous publications. He is an examination specialist in the history of art.

Reviews for Symbols in Art

'Masterly ... the perfect introduction to a subject that can only heighten the general appreciation of art' - Christopher Lloyd, former Surveyor of The Queen's Pictures


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