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The Swastika

The Swastika

Symbol Beyond Redemption?

by Steven Heller
Paperback
Publication Date: 20/03/2008
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Explores the symbol's pre-Nazi religious and commercial uses in all of its varied permutations, the Nazi appropriation and misuses of the form, and its contemporary applications. Tracing the symbol back to its beginnings in antiquity, this book details the myths and cults of swastika lore and its evolving use as a commercial trademark and logo.
ISBN:
9781581155075
9781581155075
Category:
General & world history
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
20-03-2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Skyhorse Publishing
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
184
Dimensions (mm):
229x152x15mm
Weight:
0.27kg
Steven Heller

Steven Heller is Senior Art Director at The New York Times. He is also editor of the AIGA Journal of Graphic Design and co-chair MFA/Design Program of the School of Visual Arts in New York.

He is author and co-author of numerous books including Graphic Style: From Victorian to Post-Modern and Graphic Wit and Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design.

In 1996, Heller received the New York Art Directors' Special Educator's Award.

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History of art / art & design styles Typography & lettering Advertising Industrial / commercial art & design Social & cultural history Popular culture Illustration & commercial art General & world history
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