Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry

""Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry"" is a book written by John Vinycomb that explores the use of mythical creatures in art and their significance in British heraldry. The book delves into the history and symbolism behind various creatures such as dragons, unicorns, and griffins, and how they have been depicted in art throughout the ages. Vinycomb also provides a detailed analysis of how these creatures have been used in British heraldry, and how their representation has evolved over time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, mythology, or heraldry, and provides a fascinating insight into the symbolism behind some of the most iconic creatures in human culture.1906. Partial Contents: Notes on Animated Beings in Heraldic Art. Celestial Beings. Angels. Cherubim and Seraphim in Heraldry and Scripture. Emblems of the Four Evangelists. Chimerical Creatures of the Dragon and Serpent Kind. Dragon in Christian Art. The Hydra. The Wyvern, Cockatrice, Basilisk, Pegasus, Sphinx, Phoenix, Harpy, Martlet, Lynx, Leopard, Salamander, Ibex. Fictitious Creatures of the Sea: Poseidon, Neptune, Merman, Mermaid, Sirens, Dolphin, Sea Horse. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.