Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (ISBN 9781405325399) provides a comprehensive visual exploration of thousands of symbols used throughout human history and across cultures. The book is separated into major thematic chapters, such as the cosmos, the natural world, human society, myths and religions, and the arts.
Luped® Media Research licensed over 400 images for this title, including artefacts, ancient manuscripts, works of art, and examples drawn from architecture, design, and popular culture.
The Garden of Eden c. 1655-1661 painted by Flemish artist Izaak van Oosten (1613-1661) shows an idyllic and lush paradise teeming with over 100 exotic birds and animals many of which carry symbolic meanings linked to Christian tradition.