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The Secret Language of Symbols:

A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
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Chronicle Books, Feb 1, 2003 - Social Science - 256 pages
In this highly readable and vividly illustrated book, best-selling author David Fontana traces the origins of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, art, history, literature, and even dreams. From chakras and the I Ching to the tarot and the zodiac, from mythical beasts to magical numbers, these are the symbols that shape consciousness. Visual artists, students, and soul searchers of every stripe will want to deepen their knowledge of these intriguing icons. Now in a compact and handy size, its more practical than ever for both reference and inspiration.
  

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Good insight, good general information. One of those books you get if you can memorize info, not if you count on understanding. Read full review

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About the author (2003)

David Fontana, Ph.D. , is a professor of psychology and the author of the best-selling Learn to Meditate (0-8118-2250-8), Teach Yourself to Dream (0-8118-1628-1), and numerous other books. He lives in Wales.

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TitleThe Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
AuthorDavid Fontana
Editionillustrated
PublisherChronicle Books, 2003
ISBN0811838218, 9780811838214
Length256 pages
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