An encyclopedia of archetypal symbolism

Subtitle:
Volume 2: The body

Edition:
1st

Volume / Part:
2

Authors:
The archive for research in archetypal symbolism (ARAS)
Elder, George R.
Taylor, Charles H. (Preface)

Editor:
Moon, Beverly

Place of Publication:
Boston, Massachusetts

Publisher:
Shambhala Publications, Inc.


ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
9781570620966

Source:
Jim Davis

Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)

Media Sub-type:
Book

Copy:
2

LoC Call Number:
BL 603 .A72 1996 c.2

Accession Number:
081133

Keyword Subject Headings:
Art and Religion
Archetype (Pscyhology)
Symbolism
The body
The archive for research in archetypal symbolism (ARAS)

User Notes:
Hardback, xvi + 452 pp. including bibliographies and index. This large lavishly illustrated volume contains several full-page color plates of artworks and other examples in each category followed by 3 pages of text with bibliography. Each section opens with one or more short poems, poetry excerpts, or other brief readings on the topic. Contents: Preface / Charles H. Taylor Introduction / George R. Elder Sections: Primordial Body Bones Skin Head and hair Eye Ear Hand and arm Respiratory and digestive systems Heart and blood Sex organs Foot and leg Transformed body