Iconic images, symbols, and archetypes: their function in art and science

The relationship between art and science is one of contrasts and commonalities. We look at one commonality between art and science: the central role of iconic images. We argue that iconic images are the touchstone symbols in both art and science and provide similar functions for both. We propose th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Frances R. Westley, Carl Folke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Resilience Alliance 2018-12-01
Series:Ecology and Society
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Online Access:http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol23/iss4/art31/