Symbols and their meaning

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Symbols and their meaning Visual Literacy Symbols and their meaning

Core Concept #1: No two people see/hear media messages the same way. In the next 3 slides I want to know what you see?

Petroglyphs Noun. a drawing or carving on rock, esp. a prehistoric one From Greek: petro meaning rock, and glyph meaning drawing or engraving.

Petroglyphs: what do they mean? Contrary to common belief, most symbols were not spiritual in nature. Directional signs – showing water, important places, natural features Marking trails Identify territory, tribe or clan Recording history – hunts, natural occurrences Astrological

What is a symbol?

Contemporary Symbols Are there symbols we identify with as humans? As citizens of the world? As Americans? As Cleveland High School students?

Your Turn! Design a modern petroglyph and/or set of symbols Must be original May NOT use text Must be large enough to see from a distance