myths are reflective of human concerns and needs during ancient times. by reviewing them, it turns out that many human problems today, have a historical background. among the main themes of ancient mythologies, fertility and reproduction have various representations in ancient civilizations. the purpose of this paper was to review myths and common symbols of fertility and reproduction in ancien...

the interactions between southeastern sites of iranian plateau and western sites in susa and mesopotamia in the third millennium b.c is one of the most controversial aspects of the near eastern archaeology. it seems that with some structural changes in these sites from the middle of 4th millennium b.c that led to long distance trade between mesopotamia and indus valley, these sites were related...

Stone stacking represents a high concentration and replication of natural mountain landscape, while stone art serves as significant element key tool in traditional Chinese landscape design. This paper presents the artistic background characteristics stacking. Through analysis form symbol design method “spring, summer, autumn winter”, this proves that application cultural symbols product is effe...