sym·bol

Something that stands for or suggests something. The purpose of a symbol is to communicate meaning

Jasper Johns, Flag, 1954-55

Hex Signs, Barn Star

Can symbols have multiple meanings?

IDENTITY

Identity- Qualities, characteristics, thoughts, opinions and emotions that makes an individual who they are.

Student Example

Identity

Values,Beliefs

Family, Friends

Ethnicity

Hobbies

Choices

Interests

Objects, Possessions

Creations

How do artists use symbols to explore identity?

Audrey Flack, Queen, 1975-76, 80 x 80 in.

Audrey Flack, Marilyn (Vanitas), 1977, 96 x 96 in

Margo Humphrey, The History of Her Life Written across Her Face, 1991

Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait Between the Borderline of Mexico and the United States, 1932

Vic Muniz, Toy Soldier, 2005

Bernard Williams inspired Mural, McHenry County.

http://highergroundcreative.blogspot.com/2011/02/ever-colourful-keith-haring.html