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_aFictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art : _bWith Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry |
| 246 | 1 | _aFictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-09-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aHeraldry -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aSymbolism | ||
| 653 | _aAnimals, Mythical | ||
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