Question

Why were image and symbols used in 18th centuries in france

Answer 1

The majority of men and women in the eighteenth century could not read or write. So images and symbols were frequently used insted of printed words to communicate important ideas.

Answer 2

The image and symbols were used in 18th centuries in France.

It is because the 18th-century French populations were illiterates. Hence instead of words, images and paintings were used to express important ideas to the mobs.

The paintings of Le Barbier were used for this purpose.

The symbols and its meaning are as follow

1. Symbol: The broken chain Meaning: Freedom

2. Symbol: The bundles of rods Meaning: Importance of strength

3. Symbols: The “eye” within a “triangle”, radiating light Meaning: Eye - Knowledge; Radiating light - clears ignorance

4. Symbol: Sceptre Meaning: Royal power

5. Symbols: “Snake” biting its “tail” to form a “ring” Meaning: Eternity

6. Symbols: Red Phrygian cap Meaning: Freedom from slavery

7. Symbols: The winged woman Meaning: Law of personification