Flags, Emblems, Symbols, Logos

In Hindi 'pukka' means genuine, authentic, complete. Design in India is not only determined by the aesthetic appeal of the object, but also by the ...

The symmetrical, exuberant heart is everywhere: it gives shape to candy, pendants, the frothy milk on top of a cappuccino, and much else. How can w...

Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associat...

This beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history a...

This informative book looks not only at the medieval world in which heraldry thrived, but also at its language, the elaborate system of coded messa...

100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the worlds most recognizable symbols. Universal symbols have been...

The harp, the shamrock, the Claddagh ring, St Patrick, Round towers, turf, Aran jumpers, The Giants Causeway, Newgrange, Croke Park. An illustrated...

The Art and Ideology of the Trade Union Emblem, 18501925 is a groundbreaking book that considers trade union emblems and banners as art objects in ...

Marks of Excellence (first published in 1997) offers a rigorous exploration of the trademark: its history, development, style, classification and r...

From logos to flags to punctuation marks, symbols are all around us. But were so used to seeing them that we never question why, for instance, the ...

This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day pol...

Emblem is the debut collection from Lucy Mercer, winner of the inaugural White Review Poet's Prize. This is a book of ecological poetics, intereste...

Symbols are all around us some mysterious, some timeless, some arcane and some prosaic. But what are their origins? What does the infinity symbol ...

The chapters in this book consist of selected papers that were presented at the 3rd International Conference and Poster Exhibition on Semiotics and...

The only book that comprehensively covers the history of the eagle emblem in such detail. Beautifully photographed and illustrated. A bold express...

Decode the secrets and uncover the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos.Why is a hear...

We are a product of nature. Every single cell of our body is made of, and depends, on nature. Our inner soul is heavily influenced by nature. We fe...

This comprehensive guide to the flags of the world, now available in a completely updated edition, provides concise, accurate coverage of every cou...

The aphorism says: A picture speaks s thousand words , therefore studying the symbolism of armed organisations can throw light on the ideology of ...

You see it everywhere: on bumper stickers, tee shirts, lapel pins, in shop windows, and in front of nearly every school or government building. Yet...

When you see your nations flag fluttering in the breeze, what do you feel?For thousands of years flags have represented our hopes and dreams. We wa...