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Examples Of Representational Symbolism

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Representational symbols tie together the symbol and what is symbolized by the cultural context and usage of the symbol, so the association of what is symbolized is learned to be represented by the symbol, this association is not suggestive by the symbol. Presentational symbols are when the connection between the symbol and what is symbolized are obvious and apparent, the association of what is symbolized is naturally presented by the symbol and this association does not need to be learned. A good example of representational symbolism can actually be found at our CSUN campus, the trash bins are color coded and the color represents what trash is meant to be thrown into it. The black goes to the landfill and so anything that cannot be recycled,
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