
This book offers strong insights on how to read the literary, mystical or esoteric character of certain kinds of Symbolist art. It provides combination of approaches: symbolism as a set of concepts and as an artistic climate, and focuses on the difference between Symbolism and...

This books strength lies in its combination of approaches: Symbolism is viewed as a set of concepts and as an artistic climate. Its structure allows for the inclusion of artists not normally found in most Symbolist anthologies.

This books strength lies in its combination of approaches: Symbolism is viewed as a set of concepts and as an artistic climate. Its structure allows for the inclusion of artists not normally found in most Symbolist anthologies.

This encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols?from amethyst to Zodiac.