[MR] Reguarding Symbolism

[Gail]

*Greetings From Lady Margaret,*
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Anthony Bryant/ <anthony_bryant at cox.net>/ wrote:  
_Do you have any particular *part* of the time period_ in 
mind, or particular location, or particular art style? E.g., 
Orthodox iconography has a very long and specifically 
detailed set of canons for creating icons.
/*I guess I hadn't really thought about _exact_ time period.  I was just searching through the Web Gallery of Art for something else and noticed a painting of the Garden of Eden and in the foreground was what looked like a little dead lizard on it's back.  I can imagine painting it in the scene for a thrill but I assume things like that weren't done, that there was probably a reason.*
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I assume you're referring to things like "eyes on a plate = 
St. XYZ; a spiked wheel = St. ABC; etc." -- no? Again, those 
were not universal over our whole period and in all places.
/*Correct. I am referring to things like that and to items like flowers, lambs...
I know they were not universal, but was just hoping anyone could point out any info
on /anything/ in our time period. I would be grateful for any information. I know I'm being kinda vague about it all, and I hope that doesn't anger anyone, but I guess I was just seeking general information and not having to go buy a book.

Thank you most kindly for all your help,

Lady Margaret Sayher
Per illa porta, permissum nullus sino

Barony of Highland Foorde
Kingdom of Atlantia


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