Visual symbols are everywhere —numbers, letters, signs, logos, emblems, tattoos, flags, emoji’s, words, objects, insignias, colors, and more. They silently speak meaningful ideas, elicit powerful emotions, enhance understanding, and jog our memories. The Egyptians developed hieroglyphs to represent sounds, ideas, and history. Petroglyphs are ancient narratives written with characters chiseled into stone. Still photos tellContinue reading “The Power of Symbols”
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A World of Symbols
Our world is filled with signs and objects which stand for attributes, concepts, or abstract ideas. Wedding rings remind us of love and commitment; product brands speak to us of style or quality. Emblems identify organization; Oscars and Emmys and academic cords connote excellence. Portraits, statues, and photographs depict historical events and thus help usContinue reading “A World of Symbols”
