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Symbolism

Symbolism . Warm Up! What does the word symbol mean? What are a few (3-4) symbols you can think of and what do they represent?. Symbolism .

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Symbolism

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  1. Symbolism • Warm Up! • What does the word symbol mean? • What are a few (3-4) symbols you can think of and what do they represent?

  2. Symbolism Symbol: An object or name that stands for, represents, or suggests something else. They often take the form of words, visual images, or gestures that are used to convey ideas and beliefs. All human cultures use symbols. Symbolism is the representation of something by the use of figures, images, or literary devices. • As you view the following symbols think about their meaning/association and how they came to be commonly known symbols.

  3. HOLIDAYS

  4. SEASONS

  5. PEACE & LOVE

  6. AMERICAN POLITICS Democrat Republican

  7. NAZI

  8. RELIGION

  9. VACATION

  10. RED P=excitement, energy, passion, desire, strength, health, good fortune, power, heat, love N=aggression, anger, danger, fire, blood, war and violence ORANGE P=balance, encouragement, warmth, enthusiasm, courage, confidence, friendliness, energy N=ignorance, warning, danger, fire YELLOW P=joy, happiness, imagination, hope, sunshine, cheer, caution, laughter N=dishonesty, cowardice, deceit, illness, criticism, laziness BROWN P=earth, hearth, home, friendship, outdoors N=mourning BLUE P=Peace, tranquility, calm, devotion, honor, dependable, unity, trust, truth, patience, cleanliness, security, loyalty, water, ice, sky, baby boy N=depression, fear, coldness GREEN P=nature, environment, healthy, good luck, youth, spring, money, hope, go N=jealousy, inexperience, envy, greed, guilt, disorder GRAY P=Security, reliability, balance, intelligence, dignity N=old, sadness, boring, depression PURPLE P=royalty, nobility, power, mysterious, wisdom, respect, religion N=cruelty, tension, arrogance, mourning, bruised BLACK P=dramatic, classy, serious, authority, sophistication, elegance, wealth, style N=mystery, fear, evil, anonymity, unhappy, sadness, anger, mourning, death, ignorance, WHITE P=purity, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, truth, protection, innocence, youth, good, glory, birth, marriage, winter N=blind, surrender, cold, distant, unimaginative, death P=positive N=negative

  11. Symbolism Assignment • What symbol(s) would you use to represent you? • Design a symbol that represents you as a person. Consider your likes, hobbies, values, interests, talents, etc. • Your symbol must use color and you need to write a short paragraph explaining why you chose the symbol and how it represents you as a whole person.

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