Friday, 3 October 2008

Semiology / Semiotics

Signs

Iconic - look likes what they represent.
e.g. photo of you

Symbolic/Arbitrary = Meaning must be culturally learned
dont look like what they represent
e.g. no entry sign

Indexical = Have a connection to what they represent and are suggestive rather than directly resembling
e.g. no smoking sign.
crucifix

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