The first signs : unlocking the mysteries of the world's oldest symbols
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First Atria books hardcover edition.
ISBN
9781476785493, 147678549X
Physical Desc
ix, 307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cheney - Adult Area | 302.2223 VON PET | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Art, Prehistoric -- Europe.
Europe -- Antiquities.
Geometry in art -- History.
Glacial epoch -- Europe.
Paleolithic period -- Europe.
Rock paintings -- Europe.
Signs and symbols -- Europe -- History.
Social archaeology -- Europe.
Symbolism in art -- History.
Travel writing.
Von Petzinger, Genevieve -- Travel -- Europe.
Europe -- Antiquities.
Geometry in art -- History.
Glacial epoch -- Europe.
Paleolithic period -- Europe.
Rock paintings -- Europe.
Signs and symbols -- Europe -- History.
Social archaeology -- Europe.
Symbolism in art -- History.
Travel writing.
Von Petzinger, Genevieve -- Travel -- Europe.
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Format
Book
Edition
First Atria books hardcover edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781476785493, 147678549X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [271]-286) and index.
Description
"Archaeologist Genevieve von Petzinger looks past the horses, bison, ibex, and faceless humans in the ancient paintings and instead focuses on the abstract geometric images that accompany them. She offers her research on the terse symbols that appear more often than any other kinds of figures-- signs that have never really been studied or explained until now"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Von Petzinger, G. (2016). The first signs: unlocking the mysteries of the world's oldest symbols (First Atria books hardcover edition.). Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Von Petzinger, Genevieve. 2016. The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols. Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Von Petzinger, Genevieve. The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols Atria Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Von Petzinger, Genevieve. The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols First Atria books hardcover edition., Atria Books, 2016.
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