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General Category => New Model Army => Topic started by: Johnz on November 16, 2018, 11:27:46 PM

Title: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Johnz on November 16, 2018, 11:27:46 PM

I remember JS saying at the time that Eight marked his rebirth as a songwriter. A lot of this is reflected in the album artwork (and the title) and has been discussed here before. The skull with the missing tooth, the snake, etc.

I always wondered if the four black bars (three horizontal, one vertical) that form the backdrop for the other symbols represent a symbol themselves. It does look similar to Celtic Ogham symbols or even the I-Ching. I'm not that vexed in mythology but very intrigued by it.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: cthulhu on November 29, 2018, 01:56:51 PM

A very interesting question! I don't have an answer to this, but would like to have some discussion about it here..
I didn't even know that justin said something like this.

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: lotus on November 29, 2018, 07:33:22 PM

Best (but perhaps not easy to get an answer) way is to ask Joolz  ;)
I`ve watched some tv reports about old graves found around Stonehange and other old often mystic celtic places in Britain and these pictures reminded me of the Eight cover ...

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Johnz on November 30, 2018, 08:40:14 AM

Thanks for the replies. It would be great to get more input.

This thread ended up in the wrong forum somehow. Does anybody know how it can be moved?

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Viv Savage on November 30, 2018, 11:19:43 AM

Yes I can move it. Where do you want to move it too?

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Johnz on November 30, 2018, 11:03:24 PM

Quote from: Viv Savage on November 30, 2018, 11:19:43 AM

Yes I can move it. Where do you want to move it too?

Thanks Viv! I think it would be more appropriate in the 'New Model Army' board.

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Viv Savage on December 01, 2018, 02:06:24 AM

Et voilà!

Title: Re: Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork
Post by: Johnz on December 02, 2018, 08:09:50 AM

Quote from: Viv Savage on December 01, 2018, 02:06:24 AM

Et voilà!

Thank you!