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[the_nerwen]

Shapes are like "onomatopoeias" in that we draw a geometric representation of the item in question.

An orange is drawn as a circle…a slanted rooftop drawn as a triangle…a piece of paper drawn as a rectangle…   
 So why is it that the human heart doesn’t bear a “striking” resemblance to its sketched counterpart, the HEART? <3  Peeling away the aorta

Comments

[violentambience]

I find myself thinking the same thing in class. The only thing I can think of is that way back when people didn't have "normal" eating habits there is a heart abnormality that makes the heart look like <3.

Although to be honest, I prefer the differentiation between the <3 and anatomical heart. Can you imagine what Valentine's day cards would look like otherwise? Ew.

I'm sorry, I'm procrastinating so my answers are longer than need be.

[the_nerwen]

Hmmmmm..this is exactly why I posed the question here! I figured someone (you!) would have an idea into some of the specifics. That's a rather interesting explanation, too..and it makes me wonder...the malnourished is the symbol for love in some ways. *giggle* Maybe those in love really act as though they have no use for water or food (diet? what diet? love diet!) and, thus, have their hearts (and their lives, in turn) fucked up. Does that sound about archaically right?

lol

Let's strick to arbitrary then, shall we!

[violentambience]

yeah, leave it to me to remember an obscure Japanese heart disorder. But your friend has an excellent point.

[nataloshi]

interesting thought.

i'm pretty sure drawings of the anatomical heart, perhaps of an ancient doctor, lead to the simplification of what it looks like today. either through a mistake in the blue prints, part of it being erased...something like that.

But also, the anatomical heart has 2 parts that join together (if looked at a diagram [http://professionalhealthcaretrainer.com/images/Cardiovascular_clip_image002.gif]), so even symbolically, the <3 graphic also helps translate that: two separates coming together

Check out the link below regarding the history of the heart symbol. :) :)

http://ask.yahoo.com/20010214.html

[the_nerwen]

I tried so hard to build up the courage to stomach all the photos I might encounter in this realm...and I must admit I was half afraid to even click on your links for fear of face-planting onto this big & sturdy desk here... lol. Strangely and beautifully, the two parts do join and that unity in helping the body maintain its composure and, well...life, is the greatest symbol of all.

"And now for something completely different"

ice cream, anyone?

[violentambience]

You make a wonderful point about the two sides joining together. Although I don't agree with your first point. As far as ancient doctors go, I think of the Egyptians and they did a darn good job depicting the heart. Maybe more 11th century?