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1 Learning Target: I can create meaningful character crests based on analysis
Do Now: What symbol would you use to describe yourself? Why did you choose this symbol?

2 What is a Coat of Arms? A Coat of Arms or Family Crest has long been a symbol of a family's identity and values. Originally used to identify warriors dressed in armor, each knight chose symbols and colors to represent his family or clan. These family crests or coats of arms have been passed down throughout generations.

3 What side are you on? Coats of Arms date to the early Middle Ages. In the early twelfth century, helmets and other armor began making it difficult to tell armed warriors apart.

4 Emblems The solution was for each knight or soldier to paint something personal on their shield. These designs were important in battle, but they also functioned like team uniforms when knights met in tournaments.

5 Examples from Literature

6 A brief History Over time, shield emblem designs became enduring symbols of their owners, and of their owners' families. It became quite fashionable to have a "coat of arms", so people hired artists to design them. The designs weren't just used on shields. They were applied on tunics, saddle blankets, banners and tapestries.

7 A brief History They were duplicated in sculpture and architectural features. They were used in signs and advertisements. They were carved into coins, jewelry (e.g. signet rings) and the personalized stamps for sealing letters.

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10 More Design Details Few laws have ever been passed about the design of coats of arms, and even fewer of have ever been enforced! However, most European nations began requiring registration of coats of arms by the seventeenth century. The registration requirements were somewhat like modern trademark laws - they were primarily intended to stop people from copying each other's designs.

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14 Step 1: Planning/designing
A symbol that represents the character - Think about inner qualities and values Something that represents the society/history of that character Something that means a lot to the character or a skill that he/she is proud to possess. A value/principle that your character stands for

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