Nature and its Symbols by .. Impelluso (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nature and its Symbols by .. Impelluso Explore the extensive imagery and fascinating symbolic meanings of plants and animals, both real and fantastic, in hundreds of works of art. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Impellusos delectable visual dictionary neatly explicates the symbolic and even magical meanings inherent in depictions of the natural world in traditional Western art." —Booklist Explore the extensive imagery and fascinating symbolic meanings of plants and animals, both real and fantastic, in hundreds of works of art. Nature and Its Symbols is the fifth volume in the series A Guide to Imagery, 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. The vivid illustrations, which include paintings and tapestries from some of the worlds 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. The 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. Author Biography Lucia Impelluso is an architect specializing in iconography. Review "Nature and Its Symbols would be a welcome reference book in anyones art library, particularly to someone just entering into the delightful discoveries of iconography. It is full of wonderful reproductions, beautifully produced, does not pander or talk down to its audience and is brisk and to the point." --The Art Book-- "The Art Book" Details ISBN0892367725 Short Title NATURE & ITS SYMBOLS Pages 384 Language English Translator Stephen Sartarelli ISBN-10 0892367725 ISBN-13 9780892367726 Media Book Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Imprint Getty Publications Place of Publication Los Angeles DOI 10.1604/9780892367726 UK Release Date 2006-03-31 NZ Release Date 2006-03-31 US Release Date 2006-03-31 Author .. Impelluso Publisher Getty Trust Publications Series Getty Publications - Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-03-31 DEWEY 704.943 Illustrations 400 colour illustrations Audience General AU Release Date 2004-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161640660;

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