When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story
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Denise Schmandt-Besserat., & Denise Schmandt-Besserat|AUTHOR. (2009). When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story . University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denise Schmandt-Besserat and Denise Schmandt-Besserat|AUTHOR. 2009. When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story. University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denise Schmandt-Besserat and Denise Schmandt-Besserat|AUTHOR. When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story University of Texas Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Denise Schmandt-Besserat, and Denise Schmandt-Besserat|AUTHOR. When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story University of Texas Press, 2009.
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Full title | when writing met art from symbol to story |
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