Introduction: The Allure of Dream-State Vertigo Since the dawn of psychoanalytic inquiry into dreams and the Surrealists’ bold visual experiments, the dream realm has exerted a profound fascination on artists and viewers alike. Oneiric Vertigo—or “Dream-State Vertigo”—embodies this enthrallment with the unknown, the blurry boundary between reality and imagination, and the seductive fear of losing

IntroductionThe strategic use of symbols in art and design transcends mere decoration: symbols carry culturally and psychologically embedded meanings that shape how individuals perceive and interact with spaces. When deployed intentionally, symbols can foster experiences of power, luxury, and beauty; when used inadvertently or inappropriately, they may trigger negative associations, even repulsion, among viewers. This