Question

Why were images and symbols used in the 18 century in france ?

Answer 1

broken chain
symbolises freedom as the chains were used to hold slaves. broken chain symbolises his freedom

sceptre
a symbol of royal power

red phyrigian cap
worn by slave on becoming free symbolises liberty

law tablet.
to show that law is same for all

winged woman
personification of law.

snake biting it's tail
it forms a ring which has no end or beginning. symbolises eternity.

triangle with eye
symbolises knowlrdge