This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 07008244
Title:
Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art
With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry
Alternate Title:
Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art
With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art" by John Vinycomb is a scholarly work that focuses on the depiction of imaginary and symbolic beings in British heraldry, written in the early 20th century. The book examines creatures whose existence is only imaginatively conceived, such as chimeras and dragons, and their significance in the context of heraldic symbolism. Vinycomb intends to illuminate these fantastical entities primarily as they appear in heraldic art, analyzing their shapes and meanings derived from a rich tradition of myth and legend. The opening of the book establishes Vinycomb's intent to explore symbolic creatures' prominence in art and heraldry, acknowledging how these beings have shaped human imagination and historical representation. He discusses how earlier writings and myths shaped sensational perceptions of these creatures, causing difficulties for contemporary artists in depicting them accurately. The author reflects on the historical significance of these symbols and their transformation over time, recognizing the vital role they play not only in heraldry but in the collective consciousness influenced by fears, values, and cultural narratives throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vinycomb, John
EBook No.: 40825
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 864
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain
Subject: Symbolism
Subject: Animals, Mythical
LoCC: History: Heraldry
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07008244
Title:
Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art
With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry
Alternate Title:
Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art
With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art" by John Vinycomb is a scholarly work that focuses on the depiction of imaginary and symbolic beings in British heraldry, written in the early 20th century. The book examines creatures whose existence is only imaginatively conceived, such as chimeras and dragons, and their significance in the context of heraldic symbolism. Vinycomb intends to illuminate these fantastical entities primarily as they appear in heraldic art, analyzing their shapes and meanings derived from a rich tradition of myth and legend. The opening of the book establishes Vinycomb's intent to explore symbolic creatures' prominence in art and heraldry, acknowledging how these beings have shaped human imagination and historical representation. He discusses how earlier writings and myths shaped sensational perceptions of these creatures, causing difficulties for contemporary artists in depicting them accurately. The author reflects on the historical significance of these symbols and their transformation over time, recognizing the vital role they play not only in heraldry but in the collective consciousness influenced by fears, values, and cultural narratives throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vinycomb, John
EBook No.: 40825
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 864
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain
Subject: Symbolism
Subject: Animals, Mythical
LoCC: History: Heraldry
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.