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 _____________.