Description
House signs have been part of Prague since time immemorial. They contribute to its unique atmosphere, which would be significantly poorer without them. Although they no longer serve to navigate the winding streets of the old town, their symbols and stories still speak to us -- and they have much to tell. In this book, the reader will find both the symbolism of house signs and the fates of noble and ordinary people who brought the streets and houses of the old town to life with their loves and conflicts. One simply needs to choose whether to embark on a journey for the beauty and secrets of house signs according to the house numbers they adorn, or by the depicted motifs, symbolic meanings, colors, streets, counts, city districts, artistic styles, or purely randomly based on where their feet take them. Whatever decision is made, the time spent in the company of Prague's house signs will certainly not be regretted.
Information
Author: Wagnerová Magdalena
Publication date: October 1, 2011
Manufacturer: Pavel Jeřábek - Nakladatelství PLOT
Genres: Art history, Technique, Non-fiction literature, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Art and architecture, History and facts
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 244
ISBN/EAN: 9788074280702