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Exploring visual communication through symbols, this collection features emblems from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures, as well as modern 17th-century representations. Each emblem is paired with short poems that enrich the understanding of the depicted themes, which include love, death, religion, and morality. The book also includes alchemical and Rosicrucian symbols, aimed at providing moral and divine instruction through engaging illustrations. This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of the original work while offering insights into historical symbolism.
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Collection of Emblems, George Wither
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Collection of Emblems
- Subtitle
- Ancient and Modern
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Wither
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN13
- 9780766181120
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring visual communication through symbols, this collection features emblems from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures, as well as modern 17th-century representations. Each emblem is paired with short poems that enrich the understanding of the depicted themes, which include love, death, religion, and morality. The book also includes alchemical and Rosicrucian symbols, aimed at providing moral and divine instruction through engaging illustrations. This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of the original work while offering insights into historical symbolism.