Comparing pirate flag's meanings with today' s symbols according to the graphic conception

In this research;it has been examined that what the symbols on the earth means and how the meaning of the symbol changes according to it's place and it's time in different areas in a period of time. To do this research, written source of information method and qualitative and quantitative investigation method have been done.In the second part of this research; the symbol meaning of pirate flags have been told and the pirates have been introduced. In the third part;the comparison of the symbols of pirate flags with today's symbols have been done.As a result of this research;it has been understood that,the pirate flags which were designed in 17. century are used today as a institutional and commercial product by changing their meanings.Keywords: Symbols, Graphic Design, Pirates, Flags, Logo.