Ideogram Collection

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

Sinograms, Japanese writing characters, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan.

An itinerant medicine man, Hong Kong, c.1903
UIG5418870 An itinerant medicine man, Hong Kong, c.1903 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: An itinerant medicine man sits at a street stall selling various potions)

A medicine stall in Hong Kong, c.1903
UIG5418872 A medicine stall in Hong Kong, c.1903 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A man wearing a traditional Manchu hairstyle (coiffure mandchoue)

Chinese calligraphy. 19th century
NWI4954385 Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.; (add.info.: Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Portrait of a Japonese merchant next to an ideogram writing Japan. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Geisha wearing a Kimono posing under an arbour Japan. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A busy street in Enoshima, in Japan, flanked by humble buildings. Isolated in the foreground is a typical Torii gate. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Detail of a bas-relief in the temple of Karnak, Egypt Egypt Karnak. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880

"Winter views", Shaghai 1969 China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1969

Drafting a small provincial newspaper in Huang-Tcheu, China 1974 China. Date of Photograph:1974

Close-up of a prehistoric ideogram near the "Hill of the Dragon" in Kweichou, site for the discovery of the Sinanthropus (primate of the pleistocene), 1969

"The temple of the pine-tree spirit", Japan. Japan. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

A boy carrying a writing-book and ink-stone, end of 19th century (colour woodblock print)
8603867 A boy carrying a writing-book and ink-stone, end of 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 27.7 x 40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The legendary battle of Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune against Saito Musashibo Benkei, on the bridge of Gojo in Kyoto
LRI4632720 The legendary battle of Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune against Saito Musashibo Benkei, on the bridge of Gojo in Kyoto

Parade stirrups. 1822 (Japanese print)
LRI4632704 Parade stirrups. 1822 (Japanese print) by Hokkei, Aigaoka (1780-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aoi-gaoka (Aoi gaoka) Hokkei (1780-1850) 1822 Private collection); Luisa Ricciarini

Estampe japonaise : le verger des pruniers a Kamata (Tokyo, Japon) - Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5410179 Estampe japonaise : le verger des pruniers a Kamata (Tokyo, Japon) - Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo (The Plum Orchard at Kamata)

Estampe japonaise: Vue de la rue principale de Nihonbashidori (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368734 Estampe japonaise: Vue de la rue principale de Nihonbashidori (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (View of The First Street on Nihonbashidori)

Estampe japonaise: La fete du Sumiyoshi sur l'ile Tsukada (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368191 Estampe japonaise: La fete du Sumiyoshi sur l'ile Tsukada (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (The Sumiyoshi Festival on Tsukada Island)

Le pont Kanasugi et Shibaura (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), estampe japonaise
FIA5389988 Le pont Kanasugi et Shibaura (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), estampe japonaise

Estampe japonaise : Vue de Massaki, le jardin pres du temple Suijin, l'entree Ushigawa et le village Sekiya (Tokyo)
FIA5389979 Estampe japonaise : Vue de Massaki, le jardin pres du temple Suijin, l'entree Ushigawa et le village Sekiya (Tokyo)

Deux femmes et un garcon. (Two Women and a Boy). Oeuvre de Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), lithographie
FIA5376842 Deux femmes et un garcon. (Two Women and a Boy). Oeuvre de Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), lithographie, estampe periode Edo, vers 1810. Art japonais, 19e siecle, arts orientaux. State A

Le jardin du temple Hachiman a Fukagawa (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)
FIA5390027 Le jardin du temple Hachiman a Fukagawa (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), estampe japonaise

Estampe japonaise: La plaine Juman Tsubo a Susaki, Fukagawa (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368740 Estampe japonaise: La plaine Juman Tsubo a Susaki, Fukagawa (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (Susaki and the Jumantsubo Plain near Fukagawa)

Estampe japonaise: La pente Aoi hors de Toranomon (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368193 Estampe japonaise: La pente Aoi hors de Toranomon (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (Aoi Slope Outside Toranomon. One Hundred Famous Views Of Edo)

Estampe japonaise: Clair de Lune. Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (Moonlight. One Hundred Famous Views Of Edo)
FIA5368716 Estampe japonaise: Clair de Lune. Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (Moonlight. One Hundred Famous Views Of Edo). Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), gravure sur bois, 1856-1858

Estampe japonaise: L hippodrome a Takata (Tokyo, Japon). (Serie cent vues celebres d Edo). (The Horse Track at Takata)
FIA5368199 Estampe japonaise: L hippodrome a Takata (Tokyo, Japon). (Serie cent vues celebres d Edo). (The Horse Track at Takata. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)

Fete des trois beautes. (Feast of the Three Beauties). Groupe de trois courtisanes (geisha)
FIA5376883 Fete des trois beautes. (Feast of the Three Beauties). Groupe de trois courtisanes (geisha, geiko) de l epoque Edo ou periode Tokugawa (1600-1868) dans une maison de the (ochaya)

La courtisane Katsuyama de la maison Okamotoya (The Courtesan Katsuyama of the Okamotoya House)
FIA5376868 La courtisane Katsuyama de la maison Okamotoya (The Courtesan Katsuyama of the Okamotoya House). Representee fumant la pipe, elle est assise

Dans le temple de Akiba a Ukeji (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)
FIA5389990 Dans le temple de Akiba a Ukeji (cent vues celebres de Edo) - Oeuvre de Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), estampe japonaise

Estampe japonaise : Le temple Benten sur les rives du lac Inokashira (Tokyo)
FIA5389976 Estampe japonaise : Le temple Benten sur les rives du lac Inokashira (Tokyo, Japon) Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo (Benten Shrine at the Inokashira Pond)

Femme devergondee buvant un verre de vin - Serie "A travers les lunettes moralisatrices des parents"sur l
FIA5386332 Femme devergondee buvant un verre de vin - Serie " A travers les lunettes moralisatrices des parents" sur l education - Estampe de Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), 1802

Recit illustre de la rebellion de Heiji (1159-1160) (Visite imperiale a Rokuhara) (Ilustrated Tale of The Civil War)
FIA5385509 Recit illustre de la rebellion de Heiji (1159-1160) (Visite imperiale a Rokuhara) (Ilustrated Tale of The Civil War, The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara) - Oeuvre anonyme

Recit illustre de la rebellion de Heiji (1159-1160) (Visite imperiale a Rokuhara) (Ilustrated Tale of The Civil War)
FIA5385503 Recit illustre de la rebellion de Heiji (1159-1160) (Visite imperiale a Rokuhara) (Ilustrated Tale of The Civil War, The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara) - Oeuvre anonyme

Estampe japonaise: Le temple Kinryusan a Asakusa (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368210 Estampe japonaise: Le temple Kinryusan a Asakusa (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (Kinryuzan Temple at Asakusa. One Hundred Famous Views Of Edo)

Estampe japonaise: Les rives du fleuve au pont Ryogoku (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo
FIA5368179 Estampe japonaise: Les rives du fleuve au pont Ryogoku (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (River Bank At Ryogoku Bridge. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)

Estampe japonaise: Le quartier des teinturiers a Kanda (Tokyo, Japon). A l'arriere plan, on apercoit le mont Fuji
FIA5368176 Estampe japonaise: Le quartier des teinturiers a Kanda (Tokyo, Japon). A l'arriere plan, on apercoit le mont Fuji. Serie cent vues celebres d'Edo. (The Dyers district in Kanda)

Japanese mythology: "Seven Deities of Happiness", 18th century (print)
FIA5376885 Japanese mythology: " Seven Deities of Happiness", 18th century (print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese mythology)

View from the bridge over Mount Gyodo, Ashikaga. From the serie The wonderful views of
LRI4632740 View from the bridge over Mount Gyodo, Ashikaga. From the serie The wonderful views of famous bridges of all provinces

Mount Fuji behind a sequoia - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century
XEE4103833 Mount Fuji behind a sequoia - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century by Hiroshige, Utagawa II (1829-1869); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Mount Fuji, behind a sequoia)

View of Mount Fuji - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century
XEE4104182 View of Mount Fuji - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century by Hiroshige, Utagawa II (1829-1869); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Mount Fuji)

Oglala Chiefs (colour litho)
980718 Oglala Chiefs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala Chiefs)

Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho)
980711 Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battiste Goods Cycles)

Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho)
980709 Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing)

The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving)
980536 The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palenquean Group of the Cross)

An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band (colour litho)
980471 An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band)

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An ideogram is a powerful symbol that transcends language and culture, conveying meaning through visual representation. From ancient Egyptian art to Japanese prints, these captivating images have been used throughout history to communicate ideas and stories. In the Winter count on a buffalo robe, a vibrant colour litho depicts the passage of time and seasons in Native American culture. Each pictograph tells a tale, preserving their rich heritage for generations to come. The @ sign on a computer keyboard has become an iconic ideogram representing the internet. It symbolizes connectivity and communication in our digital age, bridging distances and bringing people together across the globe. Egyptian Art at Karnak showcases intricate tables of offerings to gods like Min and Maat. These beautifully carved symbols express devotion and reverence towards deities worshipped by ancient Egyptians. Royal protocol comes alive in Ramses II's cartridge, displaying his name with grandeur and authority. This ideogram represents power, sovereignty, and divine connection in Ancient Egypt. Japanese prints capture legendary battles like Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune against Saito Musashibo Benkei on Gojo Bridge. Through vivid imagery, this ideogram immortalizes tales of bravery and honor from centuries past. Parade stirrups depicted in 1822 Japanese print showcase elegance combined with functionality. This ideogram represents equine culture as well as artistic craftsmanship prevalent during that era. Utagawa Hiroshige's woodcuts from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo transport us into bustling streets like Nihonbashidori or Tsukada Island's Sumiyoshi Festival. These stunning ideograms offer glimpses into daily life during Japan's Edo period while showcasing Hiroshige's mastery of color and composition. Lastly, Kanasugi Bridge & Shibaura exemplify Utagawa Hiroshige's skillful use of perspective in capturing famous landmarks within his series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.