Value (semiotics)

In semiotics, value refers to the significance or meaning that a sign (such as a word, image, or symbol) holds within a particular context or system of signs. This concept can be broken down into several layers: 1. **Denotation and Connotation**: Value is often discussed in terms of denotation (the literal meaning of a sign) and connotation (the associated meanings and cultural implications that a sign may evoke).