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The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Worlds Oldest Symbols Hardcover May 31, 2016
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What Stands Out
Ancient Insights
Unveil the origins and meanings of ancient symbols, providing readers a unique perspective on historical communication and cultural expression, appealing to both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
Comprehensive Analysis
Delve into thorough examinations of symbols from various cultures, enriching understanding and appreciation of human civilization's earliest forms of expression, making it an essential resource for scholars and learners.
Visual Illustrations
Featuring stunning visual depictions of symbols, the book enhances engagement and comprehension, inviting readers to connect more deeply with the content and appreciate the artistic significance of these historic emblems.
Product Details
- Explores the little-known geometric images accompanying most cave art worldwide as the first indications of symbolic meaning, intelligence, and language
- Follows archaeologist Genevieve von Petzinger on a journey from open-air rock art sites in Portugal to remote caves in Spain
- Focuses on the abstract geometric images and terse symbols that appear more frequently than any other figures in ancient cave paintings
- Reveals discernible patterns pointing to abstract thought and expression, offering insight into the cognitive changes of our Ice Age ancestors
- Combines elements of travel journal, popular science, and personal narrative to crack the code on the first form of graphic communication
- Written by Genevieve von Petzinger, a talented scientist influenced by her grandmother who served as a code-breaker at Bletchley
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Publication date | May 31, 2016 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 147678549X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1476785493 |
| Item Weight | 1.28 pounds (580 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches (15.2 x 2.8 x 22.9 cm) |
| Country of Origin | This item will be imported from US |
| Date First Available | June 08, 2021 |
| What is in the box | The First Signs: Unlocking... For more details, please check description/product details |
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History Enthusiasts
Individuals passionate about ancient history and want to explore the origins of human symbolic communication.
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Cultural Researchers
Academics or researchers looking to delve deeper into the significance and evolution of early human symbols.
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Art Students
Art students seeking inspiration from ancient symbols for their creative projects and understanding artistic expressions.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light reading may find this book too dense or specialized in content.
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The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Worlds Oldest Symbols Hardcover May 31, 2016
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Features & Benefits
- One of the most significant works on our evolutionary ancestry since Richard Leakey’s paradigm-shattering Origins
- The first-ever exploration of the little-known geometric images that accompany most cave art around the world
- The first indications of symbolic meaning, intelligence, and language
- Crack the code on the first form of graphic communication
- Understand the changes happening inside the minds of our Ice Age ancestors
- Offering a glimpse of when they became us
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