Geographical Analysis of Municipal Logos: The Case of Tokat

Rauf Belge

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Geographical Analysis of Municipal Logos: The Case of Tokat

Authors:

Rauf Belge

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Beşeri Coğrafyada Kent

Journal:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 49, pp.28-39

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001290838

pISSN:

1302-7956

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Abstract:

 Cities reveal a unique character with their natural and human characteristics. This character, which represents cities as having a distinct identity from others, is expressed with certain symbols. The most known among these symbols are the logos used by municipalities operating in cities. In the logos that represent the visual identity of cities, symbols that reflect the human characteristics of the city, such as architectural structures, historical artifacts, and agricultural products are included, as well as physical elements such as mountains, lakes, streams, plains, and vegetation. In this research, the logos of 12 district municipalities within the province of Tokat have been examined in the context of physical and human geographical elements. The level of reflection of the identity and functions of the cities in the district municipality logos has been discussed. The research data were accessed from the official web page of the district municipalities in the province of Tokat. In the analysis of the data, the descriptive analysis processes were followed by the opinions of the experts from the district municipality. As a result of the research, in addition to physical features such as rivers, mountains, plains, and vegetation reflecting the character of the city, human geography elements such as mosques, towers, dams, and agricultural products were also encountered in the municipality logos.

 Cities reveal a unique character with their natural and human characteristics. This character, which represents cities as having a distinct identity from others, is expressed with certain symbols. The most known among these symbols are the logos used by municipalities operating in cities. In the logos that represent the visual identity of cities, symbols that reflect the human characteristics of the city, such as architectural structures, historical artifacts, and agricultural products are included, as well as physical elements such as mountains, lakes, streams, plains, and vegetation. In this research, the logos of 12 district municipalities within the province of Tokat have been examined in the context of physical and human geographical elements. The level of reflection of the identity and functions of the cities in the district municipality logos has been discussed. The research data were accessed from the official web page of the district municipalities in the province of Tokat. In the analysis of the data, the descriptive analysis processes were followed by the opinions of the experts from the district municipality. As a result of the research, in addition to physical features such as rivers, mountains, plains, and vegetation reflecting the character of the city, human geography elements such as mosques, towers, dams, and agricultural products were also encountered in the municipality logos.

 Cities reveal a unique character with their natural and human characteristics. This character, which represents cities as having a distinct identity from others, is expressed with certain symbols. The most known among these symbols are the logos used by municipalities operating in cities. In the logos that represent the visual identity of cities, symbols that reflect the human characteristics of the city, such as architectural structures, historical artifacts, and agricultural products are included, as well as physical elements such as mountains, lakes, streams, plains, and vegetation. In this research, the logos of 12 district municipalities within the province of Tokat have been examined in the context of physical and human geographical elements. The level of reflection of the identity and functions of the cities in the district municipality logos has been discussed. The research data were accessed from the official web page of the district municipalities in the province of Tokat. In the analysis of the data, the descriptive analysis processes were followed by the opinions of the experts from the district municipality. As a result of the research, in addition to physical features such as rivers, mountains, plains, and vegetation reflecting the character of the city, human geography elements such as mosques, towers, dams, and agricultural products were also encountered in the municipality logos.

 Kentler sahip olduğu doğal ve beşerî özelliklerle kendine has bir karakter ortaya koyar. Kentleri diğerlerinden ayrı bir kimliği olduğunu temsil eden bu karakter belirli sembollerle ifade edilir. Bu semboller içerisinde en dikkat çekeni, kentlerde faaliyet gösteren belediyelerin kullandığı kurumsal logolardır. Kentlerin görsel kimliğini temsil eden logolarda çevrede yer alan dağ, göl, akarsu, ova, bitki örtüsü gibi fiziki unsurların yanı sıra mimari yapılar, tarihi eserler, zirai ürünler gibi kentin beşerî özelliklerini yansıtan sembollere yer verilmektedir. Bu Araştırmada Tokat ili bünyesinde yer alan 12 ilçe belediyesinin kurumsal logoları, fiziki ve beşerî coğrafi unsurlar bağlamında incelenmiştir. Tokat ilinde bulunan ilçe belediye logolarının kentlerin kimliğini ve fonksiyonlarını yansıtma düzeyi ele alınmıştır. Araştırma verilerine Tokat ilinde bulunan ilçe belediyelerinin resmî web sayfasından erişim sağlanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ilçe belediyesinden uzman kişilerin görüşleri de alınarak betimsel analiz süreçleri izlenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda belediye logolarında kent karakterini yansıtan akarsu, dağ, ova ve bitki örtüsü gibi fiziki özelliklerin yanı sıra camii, kule, baraj, zirai ürünler gibi beşerî coğrafya unsurlarına da rastlanmıştır.

Article Details

Geographical Analysis of Municipal Logos: The Case of Tokat

Authors:

Rauf Belge

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Beşeri Coğrafyada Kent

Journal:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 49, pp.28-39

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001290838

pISSN:

1302-7956

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Article Details

Authors: Rauf Belge

Publisher: Ataturk University

Main Topics: Beşeri Coğrafyada Kent

Journal: Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 49, pp.28-39

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001290838

pISSN: 1302-7956

Issues

Authors:

Rauf Belge

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Beşeri Coğrafyada Kent

Journal:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 49, pp.28-39

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001290838

pISSN:

1302-7956