Symbolism Objective We will recognize symbols in order

Symbolism Objective: We will recognize symbols in order to view how we can add meaning to our artworks. DRILL: PAGE LAYOUT AT YOUR TABLE. 1. Title page- Symbolism 2. What is a symbol? 3. Draw 5 + examples of symbols. 4. Draw the picture to the left. 5. List symbolism for : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Colors~ Objects~ Animals~ Trees/ Flowers~ Other~

Symbolism *A symbol is… *Examples of symbols: *Cusimano’s glossary and picture: Cone. Sprere. Wall*Color meanings: *Object meanings: *(Animal Symbolism/ Totems): Other symbolism

Symbols • is an object or image that represents an idea and conveys meaning.

Astrology Symbols

Draw this The Enigma of Silence

Meanings: • Cone Sun- man • Sphere heaven, intellectual life. womanhood. • Parallelepiped (rectangular prism) rationality and security to take man and his mind through the mysterious voyage into time and beyond time.

Using Forms as symbols

Butterfly = Transformation And change Cone= manhood And the sun Column- standing Is self- confidence Represents man. Passing of hours And days. Cube- solidity, Stability, and clarity The ideal sphere, often associated with ether and heaven, is a symbol of intellectual life and it is bound to procreate not only pure thoughts but life itself thus becoming the symbol for womanhood (pregnancy gives an appearance of sphericality -- ballshaped). A ball is strong and resilient. . . so is woman.

Create a reference sheet: Look in packets at table: List at least 5 examples of symbolism~ • Colors~ • Animals~ • Objects~ Online • Trees • Flowers etc… • http: //www. umich. edu/~umfandsf/symbolismproj ect/symbolism. html/ Symbolism Dictionary • Make your own glossary.

Visual Glossary • Is like a key to a map • Describes the meaning of the objects. • Create your own visual glossary. • List at least 5 objects and what they could symbolize. • List at least 5 ideas and an object that could show that idea.

Ideas Objects • • • Tree Heart Eye Hand Puzzle piece Gear (machine) Shell Water Door Window Animals • • • Love Respect Power Connection Success Luck Peace Contentment Time

Give them meaning: Nail polish- Beauty Taco bell- Nourishment Hand- strength Giraffe- Seeing from a higher perspective. Mountains- Nature Full meaning- I need to make sure I check my perspective and recognize the nature of my own true beauty, my health, and my inner strength.

1. List as many objects and their meaning for your own notes. (5+) 2. Draw and collage at least 5 objects onto your background. 3. List all 5 objects. 4. Create a meaning for them. 5. Write a summary of what they mean together. Today’s Goal: Nail polish- Beauty Taco bell- Nourishment Hand- strength Giraffe- Seeing from a higher perspective. Mountains- Nature Full meaning- I need to make sure I check my perspective and recognize the nature of my own true beauty, my health, and my inner strength.

What is symbolism?

Today’s Goal: • • Draw a picture that is surreal. Use at least 5 objects that have meaning. Write your visual glossary next to it. Can you tie it together into a story. • USE THE OBJECTS THAT YOU CHOSE FROM YOUR POWER POEM BEFORE BREAK.

Choose a background from green folder and glue it in your sketchbook. Put extras back in folder.

Today: • Create an example of symbolism. – Pick out a background from the packet. – Cut it out and glue it in your sketchbook. – Look through a magazine to cut out at least 3 objects. – Place them onto the background in a SUREAL way. – Glue them onto the background –GIVE EACH OBJECT MEANING LIKE A KEY.

Levitation

Joseph Santori