The skull is one of the most clichéd graphic symbols ever devised. It's a physiognomic necessity, yes, but also a routine emblem of authority and dissent, caution, and prohibition. It represents both power and mortality and has been preserved time and again for scientific, artistic, theatrical, and existential purposes. Pirates once pledged allegiance to skulls; these days they are popular as hip fashion accessories.
The Immortal Mortal Appeal Of The Skull
Steven Heller, The Atlantic: Entertainment
Thu, 11/27/2014 - 9:00am
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