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The book of hearts / Francesca Gavin.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Laurence King Publishing, 2014.Description: 159 pages : illustrations ; 18 cmISBN:
  • 9781780673318 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 704.946 23
Summary: This collection of heart imagery highlights how a universal symbol can be creatively interpreted and constantly reinvented. It captures the breadth of art and design imagery exploring the meaning and representation of hearts. Although the focus is on the contemporary, it also touches on the history of the symbol from the Sacred Heart cult to the invention of the Valentine, from heart tattoos to pictograms. 'The Book of Hearts' is an exploration of the meaning and representation of love and emotion through one of the most recognisable signs in the world.
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General The Harden Library, King's Hospital Main 704.9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 09/10/2020 r13625f0499

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This collection of heart imagery highlights how a universal symbol can be creatively interpreted and constantly reinvented. It captures the breadth of art and design imagery exploring the meaning and representation of hearts. Although the focus is on the contemporary, it also touches on the history of the symbol from the Sacred Heart cult to the invention of the Valentine, from heart tattoos to pictograms. 'The Book of Hearts' is an exploration of the meaning and representation of love and emotion through one of the most recognisable signs in the world.

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