SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

u003cbu003eSince when did certain hand gestures become offensive? And why are scales a symbol of justice? u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eFor thousands of years, humans have communicated through a language of signs and symbols. From uniforms to body adornment and corporate logos, symbols are everywhere, and this book is your guide to their secret meanings and history.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThe Sun as well as the night sky with its stars and planets has long been used to symbolize supernatural forces. Learn about this and also how humans have used patterns, numbers, clothing, and more to signal authority, kinship, and status. u003ciu003eSigns & Symbolsu003c/iu003e decodes over 2000 emblems, explaining the visual language of architecture, heraldry, religion, and death. It answers questions such as why, for example, Christianity is symbolized by a fish, or how the Chinese use the crane bird to signify longevity. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis comprehensive book also explores how certain gemstones or flowers became linked to personal qualities and how the alphabet and national flags came into being. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eSigns & Symbolsu003c/iu003e will open your eyes to the fascinating world of symbolism that is embedded in every area of our lives.