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Peace symbol. The symbol now known internationally as the "peace symbol" or "peace sign", was created in 1958 as a symbol for Britain's campaign for nuclear disarmament. [53] It went on to be widely adopted in the American anti-war movement in the 1960s and was re-interpreted as generically representing world peace.
Doves as symbols. White doves at the Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-Sharif. Doves, typically domestic pigeons white in plumage, are used in many settings as symbols of peace, freedom, or love. Doves appear in the symbolism of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and paganism, and of both military and pacifist groups.
Deep romantic love, passion; "alas poor heart," admiration: green: Secret symbol of the followers of Oscar Wilde, love between two men white: Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, faithfulness: pink: A woman's love, a mother's love; I'll never forget you: yellow: Rejection, disdain, disappointment; pride and beauty: purple
Color symbolism in art, literature, and anthropology refers to the use of color as a symbol in various cultures and in storytelling. There is great diversity in the use of colors and their associations between cultures [1] and even within the same culture in different time periods. [2] The same color may have very different associations within ...
The first candle, or 'Prophet's Candle,' symbolizes hope and the color means royalty, repentance and fasting. It puts the focus on self-denial by abstaining from food or other pleasures to reflect ...
Symbols of peace, a concept of societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Check out this list, which outlines the symbolism behind red, pink, yellow, white, purple and orange flowers. Curious about the different rose color meanings? Check out this list, which outlines ...
e. Christian symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork or events, by Christianity. It invests objects or actions with an inner meaning expressing Christian ideas. The symbolism of the early Church was characterized by being understood by initiates only, while after the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire ...