1. Symbolic Identity

2. What do you think of when I say the word symbol?
What is a symbol?

3. a picture or shape that represents a certain meaning or idea
The Definition of a symbol is:
a picture or shape that represents a certain meaning or idea

4. sign
Icon
Pictogram
Symbol
Emblem
Representation

5. When we think about the idea of peace what symbols do you think of ?

6. Most ancient religions are represented by symbols

7. God
Balance
Love NZ
Death

8. Symbols in history Symbols were used before writing to tell stories
Cave Painting
Egyptian Hieroglyphics

9. RICHARD KILLEEN

10. Identity:
Qualities and attitudes a person has that make them unique and special
(different from others)

11. Identity Family(ancestry) Favourite things Hobbies & interests culture
Religion
Identity
Hobbies & interests
Country – you call home

12. So what do you think when you hear..... Symbolic Identity
Visual Symbols that represent our identity