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