Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography Keister DouglasPevná vazba
Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography Keister DouglasPevná vazba Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies…
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Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography Keister DouglasPevná vazba
Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries.Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism.
For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. Did you know that the human foot symbolizes
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