SPATIAL MODELS AND SYMBOLISM: EXPLORING CULTURAL AND COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVES
Abstract
This article explores the symbolic and model-based perceptions of space in human cognition and culture. It examines how people traditionally divide space into two categories: inner (domestic) and outer (foreign), and how these spatial models reflect psychological, cultural, and linguistic worldviews. The study emphasizes the role of symbolic representation in shaping spatial understanding and highlights the interaction between physical space and its conceptual interpretation. Through analyzing linguistic and cultural expressions, the research reveals that spatial symbolism serves as a key element in defining individual and collective identity. The findings contribute to the broader field of cognitive linguistics by demonstrating how spatial models and symbols influence human perception, communication, and cultural categorization.
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