Symbols & Meanings.

Introduction.

'Symbol is never explained forever' -- Carl Jung.

Symbols represent ideas, have meanings that explain what the Symbols represent.

Words, whole phrases, images or other Art works are symbols, these convey messages.


Evolution.

With time languages evolve, words' meanings can be different.

i think that with Art, it's possible to consciously change meaning of a symbol - or even reverse it.

It's dangerous, therefore it's wise to understand how this works.


Process.

Art can build mental associations - thoughts & feelings that come to mind when one perceives a symbol.

By consciously building more or less proper associations, we add/reduce/alter meanings to a word or other symbol - then when read, one reacts, feels & thinks differently than before.

More complex works, such as phrases or image-collabs also change meaning when constructed from simpler symbols that had meanings altered.

Whole process is similar to composing arguments, carefully choosing words, definitions & redifinitions to get one's message across.