Morphogenesis of Symbolic Forms: Meaning in Music, Art, Religion, and Language

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Focusing on a morphogenetic perspective, this book explores the intricate relationship between human communication and culture through visual arts, music, religion, and language. It draws on concepts of self-organization and cooperation from the fields of synergetics and structural stability. By naturalizing communication and cultural phenomena, it respects and integrates findings from art history, music theory, religious studies, and linguistics, providing a comprehensive understanding of the symbolic forms central to human cultures.