27-09-2022, 10:46 PM
Yes, I primarily had the tubs in mind. But upon consideration, you are certainly right that
Let's say even if I knew, I would be at a loss nonetheless about what they are meant to designate or to hint, it's an issue of a particular mindset long lost. It's like trying to understand contextual jokes or memes from another nation - even when translated into your own language, you fail to grasp the core of it, and you would need a lengthy boring explanation of why that joke is really funny.
Quote:there are problems converting a round tub into a heraldic emblem
Quote:The artist knew heraldic canting. Does the reader know the same?
Let's say even if I knew, I would be at a loss nonetheless about what they are meant to designate or to hint, it's an issue of a particular mindset long lost. It's like trying to understand contextual jokes or memes from another nation - even when translated into your own language, you fail to grasp the core of it, and you would need a lengthy boring explanation of why that joke is really funny.