Author: Editors of Dorling Kindersley

Why do Western brides traditionally wear white, while Asian cultures associate this color with death? Discover answers to this and other mysteries in this fully-illustrated guide to the secret language of signs, symbols, and traditions. The book looks at the sources of symbols - shapes, colors, numbers, the natural world - then places them in context: myth, culture, religion, the human life cycle, and symbol systems. Clear cross-referencing and beautiful artwork and photography make this a rich source of information for readers of all ages. 352 pp.