

It transcends language, location, demographics, and can trace back its roots for almost 30,000 years. The stick figure is a universally recognizable symbol, in all likelihood one of the most well known in the world.

Details such as hands, feet, and a neck may be present or absent simpler stick figures often display an ambiguous emotional expression or disproportionate limbs. The arms, legs, torso, and abdomen are usually represented with straight lines. The head is most often represented by a circle, which can be a solid color or embellished with details such as eyes, a mouth, or hair.

Often drawn by children, stick figures are known for their simplistic style.
