Symbolism / Heraldry EN401. Logos and Symbols What is a symbol? What do the following symbols represent?

Symbolism / HeraldryEN401

Logos and SymbolsWhat is a symbol?

What do the following symbols represent?

If you were to pick oneimage to represent you best,what would it be?

HeraldryHeraldry 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 HeraldryYellow or Gold- GenerosityWhite or Silver- Peace and SinceritySable or Black- Constancy (faithful), GriefBlue- Loyalty and truthGreen- Hope, Joy and loyalty in lovePurple- Royal Majesty, Sovereignty and JusticeTawney- Worthy Ambition

Earth & CountryFame & GloryRepresentsSea or WaterProtectionRule and AuthorityMilitary StrengthMilitary strength & BraveryProtectionEvery LINE matters

Animals MatterAnimalsBear - Protectiveness

Bee IndustriousnessCamel PerseveranceDog 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 ArmsDesign 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 ArmsWrite a name in the banner on the bottom

Attach a one page explanation of how your shield represents you.

Present on _____________.