A kettle is not a symbol unless related or juxtaposed with stove, or pot, or food...."
From cliché to Archetype
MM
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cliche to Archetype
"Many people confuse single objects as symbols. It helps to know the original meaning and structure of the term "symbol" as a juxtaposition of two things. Originally, parties to a contract broke a stick and each took a half. Upon completion of the relationship, the parties juxtaposed the two sticks, creating the symbol. It is from symballein, Greek for "throwing together".
A kettle is not a symbol unless related or juxtaposed with stove, or pot, or food...."
From cliché to Archetype
MM
A kettle is not a symbol unless related or juxtaposed with stove, or pot, or food...."
From cliché to Archetype
MM
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