Sax, Boria
Lizard (Animal)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780238289
- author:
- Sax, Boria
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 13.46 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Reptiles & Amphibians,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Lizards are often depicted in stories as dragons, serpents, dinosaurs, or monsters, but they are rarely portrayed accurately. Sax's book explores how lizards have captured human imagination, and how their representation has evolved over time. The author examines the diverse range of lizards and their appearances in various cultures, including pre-conquest Australia, the Quiché Maya, Mughal India, and central Africa. Through his research, Sax reveals the lizard as a sensual being, a symbol, a myth, and an aesthetic form. This book is illustrated with beguiling images that bring the subject to life. It offers a unique introduction to a popular but little-understood reptile, shedding new light on their history and cultural significance.
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