Question

why were images and symbols used in 18th century france

Answer 1

The French people used Icons and Symbols for their Personification.

They created and used them as a common leader and worshiped them.

Marianne is one such example

Answer 2

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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