Symbolism of the Eight cover artwork

[Johnz]

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?

[cthulhu]

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.

[lotus]

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 ...

[Johnz]

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?

[Viv Savage]

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

[Johnz]

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.

[Viv Savage]

Et voilà!

[Johnz]

Et voilà!

Thank you!