Stories In Stone
Stories in Stone—Author Douglas Keister on Symbolism and Iconography at Green-Wood & Trolley Tour
What is the meaning of an inverted torch or winged hourglass depicted on a gravestone or monument at Green-Wood Cemetery?
Photographer-writer Douglas Keister, one of America’s leading authorities on cemetery symbolism, knows. Author of 35 books, Keister will interpret the language of mortuary symbolism as discussed in his classic cemetery book, Stories in Stone—A Field Guide to Symbolism and Iconography, at this special book talk, which includes a PowerPoint presentation, a question and answer session and a book signing. Sunset magazine has said, “Keister has done for cemetery exploration what Audubon did for birding.”
A California native, Keister will also share insights from his latest book, Forever L.A.–A Field Guide to Los Angeles Cemeteries and Their Residents. After the book signing, join Keister and Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Education and Outreach Coordinator Steven Estroff for a trolley tour that will provide opportunities to see, discuss and interpret the vivid and fascinating symbolic world at Green-Wood.
The book talk is FREE (suggested $5 donation). Space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Advance tickets for the post-book talk trolley tour are available.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Location: The Historic Chapel @ Green-Wood
