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Discover The Esoteric Insights And Enchanting Imagery Of The Baroque Emblem Book, A LongLost Cousin Of The Tarotan Excellent Volume For Bibliomancythe Emblem Book, Which Reached The Peak Of Its Popularity In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, Presented Mysterious Allegorical ImagesRather Like Those We Now Find On Tarot CardsAlongside Latin Mottoes. A Learned Text Explained The Connection Between Image And Motto, And The Lessons Each Emblem Held For The ReaderS Life. Drawing On Sources Such As Medieval Bestiaries And AesopS Fables, Emblem Books Reflected An Enchanted View Of Nature In Which Our Human Lives Were Intertwined With Plants, Animals, The Moon And The Stars.WorldRenowned Natural Perfumer Mandy Aftel First Encountered Emblem Books In The Course Of Her Researches Into Antique Botanical Illustrations, And Quickly Became Entranced. Here She Presents One Hundred Emblems From Perhaps The Finest Emblem Book, The Symbolorum Et Emblematum Of Camerarius, Originally Published In Four Parts Between 1590 And 1604. Aftel Has Sensitively Tinted In Watercolor The Bewitching Circular Engravings Of The Symbolorum, In Which Giant Hands Reach From The Sky; Lions, Bears, And Unicorns Gambol; And Distant Spires Beckon. The Mottoes And Explanatory Texts Are Given In Translation From The Original Latin, Along With AftelS Own Commentary. An Illustrated Introduction Illuminates The History And Magic Of Emblem Book.Symbolorum Will Be A Treasure For Anyone Who Is Drawn To Uncover Ancient Wisdom And Feel The Breath Of The Universe.
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The 'Secret Wisdom of Emblems' by Symbolorum is such a captivating book! The illustrations are rich and vibrant, making each emblem come to life. I bought it as a gift for my friend who's into history and symbolism, and they couldn't put it down!
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Aisha Noor
Gorgeous artwork, but not what I expected
While the illustrations in this book are stunning, I found the writing a bit lackluster. I was hoping for more historical context alongside the images. It’s visually pleasing, but I was a little disappointed with the depth of content.
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Jacob Lee
Interesting but could be better
I enjoyed 'The Secret Wisdom of Emblems', but I felt some sections were a bit rushed. The content is intriguing, yet I wish there were more detailed explanations about the emblems and their meanings. It's a decent read, just not as deep as I expected.
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Fatima Ali
A must-have for researchers
I’m doing a thesis on symbolism, and 'The Secret Wisdom of Emblems' has become my go-to source. The visuals help a lot in understanding the concepts. Very well-researched, I can't believe the depth of knowledge packed in this book!
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Marcus Chang
An emblematic feast for the eyes!
Just received 'The Secret Wisdom of Emblems' and wow, the quality of the pages is fantastic. The colors are so vivid, and it’s perfect for my coffee table. It sparks conversations whenever we have guests!
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