1. What is the signifier? The size and material of which the art is made of is the signifier. The Bull itself is the signifier that holds meaning and has helped it to become such a popular and meaningful piece of art.
2. What does it signify? It has become a sort of personification for wall street. The sculpture compares wall street to a Bull. It destroys the humanity that exists in the business world and turns it in to the fierce, instinctual, cutthroat bull.
3. What specifically supports your analyses? The physical aspects of the sculpture give the sculpture this meaning. It is made of bronze which, according to wikipedia, is known for its, "stiffness, ductility or machinability". The material represents the character of the Bull, further implying the character of Wall Street. When someone interacts with this statue they can feel the cold, stiffness. The artist is further trying to signify that this business is cutthroat. The sheer size of the statue, 11 ft tall, implies that Wall Street is big, at least bigger than you. It creates a sort of intimidation outlined with respect.
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