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【Symbols in Art (Art Essentials)】
《Art Essentials系列：藝術作品中的象徵符號》
@英國Thames & Hudson原文書
@全彩平裝/176頁/開本13.8 x 21.6 cm
@作者：Matthew Wilson
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要看懂藝術作品，瞭解事物所蘊含的象徵意義至關重大──不論是動物、工藝品、植物、形狀或手勢。本書為您解釋4,000多年來全球藝術作品中最常見、最有趣的50幾種象徵符號，其中有些象徵是跨語言、跨國界的，但其意義可能隨著不同文化而異，而且通常相當複雜；透過本書仔細的研究與清晰的書寫，讀者不但更容易理解藝術作品中繁複的象徵符號，也可以一窺數千年來藝術家如何運用象徵符號的演進過程。
The understanding of symbols – be they animals, artefacts, plants, shapes or gestures – is crucial to the appreciation of art. This authoritative 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 complex and culturally specific, which is why this lively, clearly written and well researched introduction is so invaluable. Accessible and absorbing, the book’s broad approach deftly demonstrates how the symbols used by artists have evolved over thousands of years.
Matthew 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.
Contents List
Introduction • Land and Sky: Water; Mountain; Clouds; Rainbow; Lightning; Moon; Sun; Fire • Plants: Carnation; Cypress; Laurel; Lily; Lotus; Palm; Grapevine; Poppy; Sunflower • Birds: Dove; Eagle; Owl; Peacock; Phoenix; Falcon; Crane • Beasts: Cat; Deer/Stag; Dog; Fish; Lion; Monkey; Snake; Horse; Dragon • Bodies: Skeleton; Skull; Foot; Pose; Hand gestures; Blood; Eye; Angel; Halo • Possessions: Shell; Bow and arrow; Crown; Mask; Scales; Sword; Trumpet; Timepiece; Mirror
