Fencing

Synonyms / Other Terms Used

Épée Fencing, Foil Fencing, Sabre Fencing

Category

Sports, Combat Sports, Fighting Sport, Sporting Activities, Activities

Message / Function

To indicate the discipline fencing and locations of corresponding facilities

	Source	Description
	O'96	Side view of human figure holding épée and performing a lunge, the other arm raised behind
	BS 8501:2002	Side view of human figure holding épée and performing a lunge, the other arm raised behind
	CNIS	Side view of human figure in defensive posture, holding épée, the other arm raised behind
	O'72	Side view of human figure with mask, attacking with épée, the other arm pointing upwards
	O'88	Side view of human figure attacking with épée, the other arm pointing upwards
	Sagamihara	Side view of human figure holding épée and performing a lunge, the other arm pointing backwards
	O'21	Side view of human figure holding épée and performing a lunge, the other arm pointing backwards
	O'80	Side view of human figure attacking with épée or sabre, the other arm pointing backwards
	O'64	Side view of upper part of human figure wearing mask and holding épée or sabre, the other arm raised behind
	O'68	Clipped view of two swords crossed
	O'24	Three different types of swords (épée, sabre, foil) crossed, side views of two masks

Note: Some of the examples shown above were mirrored horizontally to contrast differences.

Discussion

The selection above illustrates the spectrum of pictograms available, ranging from various postures of human figures holding an épée, sabre, or foil, to simple renderings showing just two swords crossed. Most of these pictograms are from Summer Olympic Games, were Fencing has a long tradition starting with the 1896 Summer Olympics. It seems that a side view of a human figure attacking with épée or sabre could be something like a visual stereotype representing this type of sport.

We could not find any test data concerning graphic symbols for Fencing in our database, so we cannot present specific information concerning comprehensibility or some other parameters for one or several of the pictograms presented above.

Recommendations

Due to the fact that data from research is missing, we recommend to start testing using the Comprehensibility Estimation procedure for eliminating poor variants and identifying the best of the set available, followed by a Comprehension Test. These studies should deliver useful data for recommending the best pictogram. Detailed information about the most frequent responses given in each of the response categories of the Comprehension Test should be provided to correctly judge comprehensibility and improve designs. Also information concerning knowledge about this kind of sport should be collected at the end of the test, as the degree of familiarity with the referent examined has a significant impact on the validity of the data collected.

Tests of pictograms of referent Fencing

No data from research or tests is available in our database.