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    Assignment #6: The Symbol

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    Symbols can have complex meanings that vary between cultures and evolve over time. Signs convey very specific meanings unambiguously, while symbols allow for different interpretations. Figurative symbols embody this nature of symbols through representations of humans, plants, and animals that signify cultural concepts. For example, in some African art and symbols of kings, larger heads or depictions of buffalo symbolize strength and leadership. Abstract symbols represent intangible principles and ideas. Signs in communities convey practical information through directions and warnings to maintain order and public safety.

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    Symbols can have complex meanings that vary between cultures and evolve over time. Signs convey very specific meanings unambiguously, while symbols allow for different interpretations. Figurative symbols embody this nature of symbols through representations of humans, plants, and animals that signify cultural concepts. For example, in some African art and symbols of kings, larger heads or depictions of buffalo symbolize strength and leadership. Abstract symbols represent intangible principles and ideas. Signs in communities convey practical information through directions and warnings to maintain order and public safety.

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    Symbols can have complex meanings that vary between cultures and evolve over time. Signs convey very specific meanings unambiguously, while symbols allow for different interpretations. Figurative symbols embody this nature of symbols through representations of humans, plants, and animals that signify cultural concepts. For example, in some African art and symbols of kings, larger heads or depictions of buffalo symbolize strength and leadership. Abstract symbols represent intangible principles and ideas. Signs in communities convey practical information through directions and warnings to maintain order and public safety.

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    Symbols can have complex meanings that vary between cultures and evolve over time. Signs convey very specific meanings unambiguously, while symbols allow for different interpretations. Figurative symbols embody this nature of symbols through representations of humans, plants, and animals that signify cultural concepts. For example, in some African art and symbols of kings, larger heads or depictions of buffalo symbolize strength and leadership. Abstract symbols represent intangible principles and ideas. Signs in communities convey practical information through directions and warnings to maintain order and public safety.

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    Assignment #6: The Symbol

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    - What is a symbol? Symbols are representations of concepts. Symbols have specific meanings
    and they vary depending on the culture of the place where you’re using it. The meanings of
    symbol can also change and evolve as time progresses.
    - What is semiotics? It is the study of sign systems. It focuses on how words, phrases, and other
    signs make and represent meaning.
    - What is cartography? It’s the art and science of graphically representing a geographical area,
    producing maps and charts.
    2. Differentiate sign from symbol
    The difference between signs and symbols lies on how they convey their meanings. For signs,
    they tell a very specific meaning. They are unambiguous. But for symbols, their meanings can be
    very complex and people will have different interpretation of only one symbol.
    3. The Graphic Wealth of Figurative Symbols
    Figurative symbols embodies the meaning of symbols perfectly as figurative symbols are open to
    interpretation. They don’t have a singular meaning and can be associated with vast and different
    ideas and concepts but figurative symbols also signify cultures in different places or countries.
    They used common aspects in real life, such as human symbols, plants and animals. For
    example, many African artworks, the head appears proportionately larger than the body. This
    formal emphasis has symbolic meaning, as the head is believed to have a special role in guiding
    one’s destiny and success in many African societies. Another example is the nineteenth-century
    Fon king Guezo, represented by a buffalo, an animal signifying strength and determination,
    4. Abstract Symbols
    Abstract symbols are not concrete or tangible. It also means that there are abstract principles
    embedded into these symbols.
    5. Signs of Community
    Signs are used to convey directions or warnings to people and these can be very handy in our
    community to maintain the order and the organized system in it. For example, survival signs
    provide information to help keep public safety.

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