1. Symbolism in Art www.paulcarneyarts.com

2. Creative people often hide the meaning of their art so that you have to ‘work out’ the meaning like a puzzle. Creative people often hide the meaning of their art so that you have to ‘work out’ the meaning like a puzzle. Using symbols in your work makes your work intelligent and thought provoking. Using symbols in your work makes your work intelligent and thought provoking. Look at the painting on the next slide. It appears to very straight forward doesn’t it? Look at the painting on the next slide. It appears to very straight forward doesn’t it? Symbolism

4. Skull = Life and death Violet; wisdom, self-mastery and spiritual attainment. Water = life Music = pleasure, happiness Book = knowledge Sea shell = wealth Sword = Struggle, battles Crucifix = faith But the painting is hiding some other meanings

5. Here are some more symbols Black Birds = unbeliever; death Flowers = passion (red); purity (white); happiness (pink); infidelity (yellow); (red and white = death) Cats = spiritual power and freedom or love of liberty Eggs = creation Fish = Immortality and the source of life. Flames = fires of hell Ears = gossip Fruit = carnal pleasure Dogs = loyal, faithful, honest, fight injustice. Books = Learning, knowledge Knives = punishment of evil Sea-Shells = Wealth, protection against evil Owl = great learning Pig = Gluttony Mirror = Truth or Vanity Rat = Lies or wisdom Candle or Clock = Time, faith in God Dove = Love and peace. Horse = willingness to work and independence. Snake = danger, charm and sexual energy Spider = creativity and the linking of past and future. Tree = Life, earth, wisdom, hope,

6. Colours have meaning too!!! Red; The color meanings of red includes passion, pleasure, desire, danger, violence. Red; The color meanings of red includes passion, pleasure, desire, danger, violence. Orange; The color meanings of orange are creativity, confidence, intuition, friendliness Yellow; The color meanings of yellow are enthusiasm, cheerfulness, sense of humor, fun, optimism and intellectuality. Orange; The color meanings of orange are creativity, confidence, intuition, friendliness Yellow; The color meanings of yellow are enthusiasm, cheerfulness, sense of humor, fun, optimism and intellectuality.confidence Green; The color meanings of green are patience, growth and healing. Green; The color meanings of green are patience, growth and healing. Blue; The color meanings of blue are freedom, strength and new beginnings. Blue skies mean optimism and better opportunities. Blue is cooling and relaxing. Blue symbolizes water, the source of life. Blue; The color meanings of blue are freedom, strength and new beginnings. Blue skies mean optimism and better opportunities. Blue is cooling and relaxing. Blue symbolizes water, the source of life.

7. Can you think of any modern symbols that relate to YOUR life? Write them down. Can you think of any modern symbols that relate to YOUR life? Write them down.

8. Activity Create a piece of art that incorporates signs and symbols in it. Create a piece of art that incorporates signs and symbols in it.