As conceived by the artist, this emblem symbolized, "in a form sufficiently simple to be inserted on a map and to identify sites", the interdependence of cultural and natural properties. The central square was a form crested by man; the circle represented nature, the two being intimately linked. The emblem was round, like the world, but it was also a symbol of protection. The two designs, identical in their concept, differed in their graphic approach. (Both designs are shown in Annex II.)
Decision 2 COM XI.(a).51
Consideration of a Proposed World Heritage Emblem
Decision Code
2 COM XI.(a).51
Year
1978
Documents
CC-78/CONF.010/10 Rev
Final Report