Pictograms

What is a Pictogram?
A pictogram is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object; a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase.

This pictogram is the symbol for women and men. The left figure has a dress, which indicates that it is women. The right figure doesn't have a dress, which indicates men, since men don't usually wear dresses.

This sign usually stands for no smoking. The cigarette represents smoking, and the red circe with a cross through it indicates that it is banned, or not allowed.

This pictogram means handicap. This sign is placed near parking spaces, restrooms, etc. to indicate that it is made for handicapped people.