SIGNS OF LIFE by Angeles Arren discusses the cultural meanings of
circles, squares, spirals, crosses and triangles.
It's a teensy bit new-agey, but the information is based on solid
research. It's also a beautiful book.
Judy Donovan
Moore College of Art & Design
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On Thu, 3 Oct 1996, Jenny Tobias wrote:
> I would appreciate suggestions for works on cultural use and meaning of
> objects and motifs. Such as the cruciform, sparrows, yellow.
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> Examples of such works are Bruno Munari's *Discovery of the Circle* and
> *Discovery of the Square*.
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> Monographs, reference works and bibliographies all welcome, though I'm
> more interested in in-depth work as opposed to symbolism dictionaries.
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> Thank you.
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> Jenny Tobias
> Reference Librarian
> Parsons School of Design
> New York City
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