Clare Gibson – How To Read Symbols 2013 Turkish Book Turkey
Clare Gibson – How To Read Symbols (Semboller) – Yem Yayınları Turkish Edition (2013)
Description:
This Turkish edition of How To Read Symbols (Semboller) by Clare Gibson was published by Yem Yayınları in 2013. Printed in Turkish, the book explores the meanings, origins, and cultural significance of symbols used throughout human history across mythology, religion, art, architecture, and ancient civilizations.
The work examines hundreds of symbols from different traditions and belief systems, explaining how images, signs, colors, animals, geometric forms, and mythological motifs carried spiritual, political, and philosophical meanings across cultures. Subjects range from ancient Egyptian and Greek symbolism to religious iconography, alchemy, astrology, and esoteric traditions.
Clare Gibson presents symbols not only as artistic elements but also as a universal visual language reflecting humanity’s beliefs, fears, rituals, and collective imagination. Themes such as sacred knowledge, mythology, spirituality, protection, transformation, and hidden meaning appear throughout the work.
Richly illustrated and designed as an accessible reference guide, the book is especially appealing for readers interested in symbolism, mythology, art history, comparative religion, and cultural studies.
Key Features:
• Author: Clare Gibson
• Original Title: How To Read Symbols
• Turkish Title: Semboller
• Publisher: Yem Yayınları
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Symbolism; Mythology; Art History; Cultural Studies
• Subject: The meanings and origins of symbols across civilizations
• Literary Content: Religious symbols; Mythological imagery; Esoteric traditions; Iconography
• Themes: Sacred knowledge; Spirituality; Mythology; Hidden meanings; Transformation
• Cultural Scope: Ancient civilizations, world religions, and symbolic traditions
• Educational Value: Illustrated reference guide to historical and cultural symbolism
• Visual Features: Richly illustrated throughout
• Collector Appeal: Turkish symbolism and mythology reference edition