More than two hundred and fifty countries, several thousand nationalities, nationalities, peoples - large and small, exist and interact with each other on planet Earth. And each of them has its own characteristics, customs and traditions, characteristic features formed over the centuries. There are also artistic symbols of the peoples of the world, reflecting their idea of being, religion, philosophy and other knowledge and concepts. In different countries they differ from each other, possessing the originality and originality inherent in a particular piece of the planet. They do not depend directly on state power, but are sometimes formed during the change of power and rulers by people themselves. What are the artistic symbols of the peoples of the world in the generally accepted sense of the word?
Symbol
Roughly speaking, a symbol is a hypertrophied sign. That is, the image, as a rule, is schematic and conditional, of an object, animal, plant, or of a concept, quality, phenomenon, idea. The symbol is distinguished from the sign by the sacred context, the moment of normativity and social or religious-mystical spirituality expressed in the image (as a rule, schematically and simplified).
Artistic symbols of the peoples of the world
Probably, each country has its own “man-made miracles” made by people. It was not for nothing that “seven miracles” were distinguished in antiquity, which were considered, of course, a kind of artistic symbols (Herodotus believed that the first list was in the fifth century BC - there were only three miracles in it). These included the Cheops pyramid, the gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus, the Alexandrian lighthouse and others. The list varied over the centuries: some names were added, others disappeared. Many artistic symbols of the peoples of the world have not survived to this day. After all, in fact, at all times, various peoples had an immeasurable amount. Just the number seven was considered sacred, magical. Well, time has preserved to date only a few symbols of the peoples of the world.
List
- The leading position in it, of course, is the Egyptian pyramids. Scientists are still debating their origin and the phenomenon of construction. But the fact remains: this is one of the global wonders of the world that have survived to our days since ancient times. An artistic symbol that is really worth a look!
- In China, the national pride and impeccable artistic symbol is the Great Wall. It lasts for many kilometers, from the very depths of centuries in our times!
- In England, this is Stonehenge, at first glance, a collection of stones piled in piles. But how fascinating! And how many years this magical building - scientists still can not determine exactly. No wonder many pilgrims flock there every year.
- Of the oldest, idols from Easter Island can be especially distinguished . Here, indeed, monumental works!
- The more modern ones include: the Eiffel Tower (Paris), the Statue of Liberty (New York), the Statue of Christ in Brazil (Rio). These man-made works were created already in our era. But some modernity does not interfere with perceiving them as global artistic symbols of the peoples of the world (see pictures above and below).In general, there are a great many characters, and there is hope that new ones will appear, expanding the already familiar list!