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Cultural icons can be symbol, logo, picture, name, face, building or an image that is recognized and also which represents an object or cultural significance to a wide cultural group as the representation of an object or an image or of a person may be regarded as having a special status as particularly representative of a particular group of people, place or a period in history. These cultural icons are considered to be timeless which are imprinted in the consciousness of the person's mind as these go through several stages and also are emotional free which is driven by feeling and creating emotional bonds. Cultural icons may be national, regional or which are related to city as these symbols are can be meant for the nation as well which would evoke particular values which are held by the state.Cultural icons are not recognized widely as these inspire keen interest and dedication. Few illustrations like a fanatical devotion to barbie and influence of the modern cultural icons can be efficiently traced back to ancient work which serves an inspiration to the creation of new icons. Popular cultural icons whether it is ancient or modern as it exhibits the fundamental values which are shared by the society which was created in. Cultural icons depict the entire image of society like today in india political parties' campaign and selects a candidate who represents the entire party the person who is nominated could become the cultural icon for people. In simple language an icon is described as a thing which the person admires the most. So in politics icon is the nominated person which is very much admired by the people. Cultural icons can also depict the values of the country to say today india's cultural icon is taj mahal as it considered being seven wonders of the world and also people recognize it as it represents the symbol. Similarly gate way of india is cultural icon as it depicts the modernity of the city and also represents some or the other symbol.
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