The Resource Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography, written and photographed by Douglas Keister
Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography, written and photographed by Douglas Keister
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- Summary
- Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book "Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism" by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? "Stories in Stone" provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 288 pages
- Contents
-
- Funerary architecture: designed for eternity
- Mausoleums, chapels, offices
- Tombs, sculptures, memorials
- Sarcophagus
- Stone sentinels: designed for remembrance
- Flora
- Plants and flowers
- Fruits, grains, and vines
- Trees and bushes
- Fauna
- Animals
- Fowls and insects
- Fishes and mollusks
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Mythical creatures
- Evangelists
- Human condition
- Seven virtues
- Human body parts
- Wordly symbols
- Mortality symbols
- Religious devotion
- Christian symbolism
- Hebrew symbolism
- Chinese and Japanese symbolism
- Heavenly messengers
- Cross --Secrets societies, clubs, and fraternal organizations
- Acronyms of societies, clubs, and organizations
- Final impressions
- Isbn
- 9781586853211
- Label
- Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography
- Title
- Stories in stone
- Title remainder
- a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography
- Statement of responsibility
- written and photographed by Douglas Keister
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book "Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism" by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? "Stories in Stone" provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.
- Assigning source
- Publisher marketing
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- Dewey number
- 731/.549
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- NB1800
- LC item number
- .K45 2004
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Target audience
- adult
- Label
- Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography, written and photographed by Douglas Keister
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (page 279) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Funerary architecture: designed for eternity -- Mausoleums, chapels, offices -- Tombs, sculptures, memorials -- Sarcophagus -- Stone sentinels: designed for remembrance -- Flora -- Plants and flowers -- Fruits, grains, and vines -- Trees and bushes -- Fauna -- Animals -- Fowls and insects -- Fishes and mollusks -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Mythical creatures -- Evangelists -- Human condition -- Seven virtues -- Human body parts -- Wordly symbols -- Mortality symbols -- Religious devotion -- Christian symbolism -- Hebrew symbolism -- Chinese and Japanese symbolism -- Heavenly messengers -- Cross --Secrets societies, clubs, and fraternal organizations -- Acronyms of societies, clubs, and organizations -- Final impressions
- Control code
- 18206949
- Dimensions
- 24 x 12 cm
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 288 pages
- Isbn
- 9781586853211
- Lccn
- 2003020482
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- color illustrations, maps
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocm53045242
- (OCoLC)53045242
- Label
- Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography, written and photographed by Douglas Keister
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (page 279) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Funerary architecture: designed for eternity -- Mausoleums, chapels, offices -- Tombs, sculptures, memorials -- Sarcophagus -- Stone sentinels: designed for remembrance -- Flora -- Plants and flowers -- Fruits, grains, and vines -- Trees and bushes -- Fauna -- Animals -- Fowls and insects -- Fishes and mollusks -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Mythical creatures -- Evangelists -- Human condition -- Seven virtues -- Human body parts -- Wordly symbols -- Mortality symbols -- Religious devotion -- Christian symbolism -- Hebrew symbolism -- Chinese and Japanese symbolism -- Heavenly messengers -- Cross --Secrets societies, clubs, and fraternal organizations -- Acronyms of societies, clubs, and organizations -- Final impressions
- Control code
- 18206949
- Dimensions
- 24 x 12 cm
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 288 pages
- Isbn
- 9781586853211
- Lccn
- 2003020482
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- color illustrations, maps
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocm53045242
- (OCoLC)53045242
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