Beskrivelse
A captivating exploration of symbols from across cultures and history, blending insightful essays with over 800 vibrant images. This book reveals the deeper meanings and psychological impact of archetypal symbols.
An in-depth journey into the hidden layers and psychic power of symbols.
The Book of Symbols presents a fascinating collection of original essays paired with striking images spanning all eras and regions of the world. Each of the approximately 350 entries delves into the psychic roots of a symbol, exploring how it reflects inner processes and dynamics. The book considers etymology, paradox, shadow aspects, and the diverse ways cultures have engaged with these symbolic forms.
Written by experts in psychology, religion, art, literature, and comparative mythology, the essays flow seamlessly, echoing the surprising connections within the human psyche. Rather than offering simple definitions that limit a symbol’s meaning, this work embraces the idea that living symbols remain partly mysterious, inviting ongoing discovery and evolving interpretations.
More than just categorizing symbols, The Book of Symbols guides readers from observing symbolic images in art, dreams, religion, and daily life to experiencing their personal and psychological significance firsthand. This thought-provoking volume sets a new benchmark for understanding symbols and will captivate artists, designers, dream interpreters, therapists, spiritual seekers, writers, students, and anyone intrigued by the enduring power of archetypal imagery.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Archive For Research In Archetypal Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Hobby |
| Forlag | Taschen |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9783836514484 |
| ISBN-10 | 3836514486 |
| Indbinding | Hardback |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Sidetal | 808 |
| Tags | Symbol, Leksikon, The Book Of Symbols: Reflections On Archetypal Images, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |