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In the later Middle Ages and beyond, Gothic sculptures accomplished a variety of purposes in and through their 'scary' appearances. Perhaps the most significant was the ongoing reminder to those who passed them by (on their way to religious services or otherwise) of the mortality of humankind -- and the judgment that was considered to await those who passed from this life to the next.
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Who had similar writing systems?
A similar writing system to hieroglyphics is cuneiform, ancient Sumerian writing, but they didn't use characters and symbols like the Egyptians. They pressed reeds into clay tablets, creating wedges.
What the symbols meant on the tipis?
the symbols on the tipis are what they did for life and how they kill buffalo
Where do the symbols of elements derived?
Symbols of chemical elements are derived from the chemical name.
How many symbols were written in the language of Maya?
Egyptian writing was called hiroglyphs. It first had 700 symbols then rose to 6,000 symbols.
What do the symbols in the ancient Egyptian calendar mean?
I think they are the months,since there are 12 symbols.
What are the symbols used in creating flowchart?
ellipse
What is the process of creating the chemical formula of a binary and oxyacids from a given name?
symbols of the elements symbols of the elements
Is there any symbols for breaking dawn besides the chess pieces?
Yes, a ring or a red diamond
What were sculptures used for in rome?
Certain sculptures were used for decorative purposes, but others were used as a form of communication. For example, a statue of an emperor or general would always tell the viewer something about him. This was done by what he was wearing, what, if anything he had on his head, what he was holding in his hand. These symbols acted as advertisements for the person's accomplishments or his position in society.
What group of early experimenters used symbols to identify certain elements?
The alchemists were a group of early experimenters who used symbols to identify certain elements, creating a symbolic language to represent various substances and processes in their experiments. These symbols evolved into the modern chemical symbols we use today.
What part of a map explains what symbols are?
The part of the map that explains what the map's symbols mean is called the legend. Besides notating what symbols are included in the map, a map legend also has a device made for measuring distance that shows how many miles to an inch or more.
Which word means creating meaning from language?
Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation in language to create meaning.
What is the names of some drum symbols?
Some common drum symbols are the hi-hat, crash cymbal, ride cymbal, and snare drum. Each symbol plays a unique role in creating rhythms and adding dynamics to music.
What are good words to use when writing a list besides first second third?
Lists can be made using:A. lettersa. letters2. numbers*. symbols#. symbolsbulletsor nothing at all
What are the differences between logos and a coat of arms?
A coat of arms is a kind of logo. Coats of arms were developed long ago, when most people couldn't read, as a means of identifying specific people on the battlefield. They use symbols or combinations of symbols within a defined formal structure to accomplish that. Logos are used to identify companies and other organizations through a symbol or combination of symbols.
What is the difference between sculptures and inscriptions?
Sculptures are three-dimensional art forms created by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, or metal, while inscriptions are words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or printed onto surfaces like stone, metal, or paper. Sculptures are usually tangible objects meant to be viewed and experienced in physical space, while inscriptions convey information, messages, or commemorate events through written text.
Can you make any other symbols besides a peace sign on the computer?
If you don't know the heart here it is &# hearts; (no space). If you don't know the dimond here it is &# diams; (no space).
