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The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art

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Publisher's Synopsis

The focus of this encyclopedia is on animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and in different eras of human history. Most entries on particular animals begin with brief zoological information, which includes the animal's scientific name and classification as well as its range, habitat, and behavior. Main, general entries on cultural, chronological and geographical areas include cross-references to specific cultures discussed in greater detail. Other broader entries address the significance of animals in their own environements, such as the architecture of animals, tools used by animals, and still others deal with animals in the human sphere such as pet animals and zoo animals. The ways that people think about animals and what people do to and with animals as a result are discussed in more theoretical entries, such as anomalous animal and complimentary duality. Some entries deal with the ways in which animals are depicted (composition, X-ray images).

Book information

ISBN: 9780826415257
Publisher: Continuum
Imprint: Continuum
Pub date:
DEWEY: 700.462
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 476
Weight: 1293g
Height: 247mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 38mm