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Think of an easily recognizable symbol that has been around a long time. Draw it or write it down. What kind of things are passed down in your family from one generation to the next?
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Of the Middle Ages
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Used to distinguish warriors in battle and tournaments. *The Language of Heraldry is French Why, during this time would they use pictures and colors instead of just words?
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Originally served as an announcer at tournaments. Kept track of which knights were using which pictures in “roll of arms”. Pictures became known as “heraldry”.
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*Pictures called “charges”; included animals, people, objects. Seven colors called “tinctures”; white/silver = “argent”, gold = “or”, blue = “azure”, red = “gules”, black = “sable”, green = “vert”, and purple = “purpure.”
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The coat of arms was displayed on flags, helmets, and surcoats. Carved into rings, it served as a signature, and, when pressed into wax, as a seal for documents. As time passed, the combination of symbols became known as a family coat of arms and was handed down through from father to son.
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Individual assignment Use colors, use the cut-outs, use examples given, and come up with your own. Be creative. Make it meaningful to you. That’s it! Have fun!!! We will share them as a class.
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