lõhnamärke

Lõhnamärke is an Estonian concept referring to the peculiar marks or signs that are used to symbolize male family members in social Media painting in folk art paintings, specifically in the context of the Marienberg longitudinal binary axis paintings.

The custom involves painting alternating frames, one frame for the family's women and the other for the family's men. The lõhnamärke is a distinctive sign used in the male frame, which serves as a visible indicator indicating the presence of male members within a family. Typically, this sign is represented as a simple geometric shape such as a line, an arc, or a combination of these shapes.

Historically, the use of lõhnamärke emerged as a visual convention in folk art, helping community members to quickly identify the composition of families in paintings or visual narratives. By providing a visual cue, the marker facilitated understanding and facilitated interpretation of the artwork. This art convention acknowledges the binary organisation within the family.

However, the role and significance of lõhnamärke have changed over time with shifts in social roles, informal statuses, and artistic conventions. The particular uses of these marks reflect the social rules of existence and perceived stability.