{"product_id":"the-symbols-of-art-decoding-the-hidden-meanings-of-art-hardcover","title":"The Symbols of Art: Decoding the Hidden Meanings of Art - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusie Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnpack the powerful visual symbols artists have used throughout history. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a single flower to a carefully placed skull, works of art across history are filled with symbols that carry powerful meanings.\u003ci\u003e The Symbols of Art\u003c\/i\u003e reveals \u003cb\u003ehow artists use these symbols to communicate ideas\u003c\/b\u003e without relying on words. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy is there a lily in that religious painting? Why does a still life include an hourglass, a mirror, or a piece of fruit? In some cases, these symbols would have been immediately understood by contemporary viewers but now need decoding for a modern audience. In other instances, symbolism is more deliberately elusive, \u003cb\u003e inviting viewers to look closer and think deeper. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis\u003cb\u003e richly illustrated visual reference\u003c\/b\u003e includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 100 key symbols \u003c\/b\u003edrawn from art history \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbols from the \u003cb\u003enatural world, the manmade world, the supernatural, and colors and shapes \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamous artworks used as case studies\u003c\/b\u003e to show symbolism in context \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow meanings change\u003c\/b\u003e across cultures, movements, and centuries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn e\u003cb\u003easy-to-navigate, fully indexed structure\u003c\/b\u003e designed for quick consultation as well as browsing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBringing together examples from\u003cb\u003e across periods, cultures, and artistic movements, \u003c\/b\u003e art historian Susie Hodge explains how symbolic meanings can shift depending on time, place, and intention, revealing layers of interpretation that radically deepen our understanding of artworks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClearly organized and expertly written, \u003ci\u003eThe Symbols of Art \u003c\/i\u003eis both an authoritative reference and an inviting guide for curious readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're visiting a gallery, studying art history, or simply want to see artworks with fresh eyes, this book gives you the tools to decode visual meaning and experience art more deeply. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusie Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is a UK-based author who has written over 100 books for adults and children. An experienced teacher and lecturer, Susie also holds an MA in Art History from Birkbeck, University of London and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 8.99 x 6.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557258871037,"sku":"9781805700357","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/khwN3CGfPw9781805700357.webp?v=1779346395","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-symbols-of-art-decoding-the-hidden-meanings-of-art-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}