symbolism / heraldry en401. logos and symbols what is a symbol? what do the following symbols...
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Symbolism / Heraldry
EN401
Logos and Symbols
• What is a symbol?
• What do the following symbols represent?
If you were to pick oneimage to represent you best,what would it be?
Heraldry• Heraldry is the act of emblazoning
(decorating) or assigning a coat of arms
• A coat of arms is a design placed on tunics, armor, flags, etc.
• Used to identify a family, army, social group when no one could read
Could you tell the difference?
First used in the Middle Ages to identify enemies on the battlefield
• Later developed into images on shields, color of mane in helmets, horse decoration, etc.
The colors of Heraldry
• Yellow or Gold- Generosity• White or Silver- Peace and Sincerity• Sable or Black- Constancy (faithful), Grief• Blue- Loyalty and truth• Green- Hope, Joy and loyalty in love• Purple- Royal Majesty, Sovereignty and Justice• Tawney- Worthy Ambition
• Earth & Country
Fame & Glory
RepresentsSea or Water
Protection
Rule and Authority
Military Strength
Military strength & Bravery
Protection
Every LINE mattersEvery LINE matters
Animals MatterAnimals
Bear - Protectiveness
Bee – IndustriousnessCamel – Perseverance
Dog – LoyaltyEagle - Leadership &
DecisivenessDragon - Defender of
Treasure
Falcon or Hawk - Eagerness
Fox – ClevernessGriffin (part eagle, part lion) –
BraveryHorse - Readiness to ServeLion – CouragePelican - Generosity & DevotionSnake – AmbitionStag, Elk or Deer - Peace &
HarmonyTiger - Fierceness & ValorUnicorn - Extreme courageWolf - Constant Vigilance
Your Coat of Arms
• Design a coat of arms that represents another character of your creation.
• Choose at least four images and four colors – one color and one image per quarter
Your Coat of Arms
• Write a name in the banner on the bottom
• Attach a one page explanation of how your shield represents you.
• Present on _____________.