why were images and symbols used during the French Revolution
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There were many symbols that represented the French Revolution. Some of the symbols were worn by people to show their support for the revolution (tricolor cockade and the Phrygian cap). ... Still others were meant to strike fear in the hearts of the enemies of the revolution (guillotine).
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Images and symbols were the medium to generate the feeling of nationalism among the common people. Most of the common masses were illiterate in the 18th century in France. To communicate important ideas such as nationalism, democracy, equality etc. images and symbols had to be used.
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