1. Pathways to understanding …
Imagery and art
Pathways to understanding …

2. Some common symbols … Symbolism in Everyday Life
Our language contains an immense number of symbols whose intended meaning or significance is well-known and accepted by the majority. Of course, many of these do wind up in books, magazines, stories, and other written works. 
Symbolism is found in colours:
Black is used to represent death or evil.
White stands for life and purity.
Red can symbolize blood, passion, danger, or immoral character.
Purple is a royal colour.
Yellow stands for violence or decay.
Blue represents peacefulness and calm. 
Symbolic Objects
Objects are often used to symbolize something else:
A chain can symbolize the coming together of two things.
A ladder can represent the relationship between heaven and earth or ascension.
A mirror can denote the sun but when it is broken, it can represent an unhappy union or a separation. 
Flowers as Symbols
Even flowers can have a symbolism:
Roses stand for romance.
Violets represent shyness.
Lilies stand for beauty and temptation.
Chrysanthemums represent perfection.

3. Making meaning What might the following represent:
A clock A lion An apple
Money A cross A snake
A globe (of the world) or map
A halo Dawn
Making meaning

4. Brett Whitely – his front door …

5. John Brack – Collins St, 5 pm

6. Pieter Breugel – Landscape with fall of Icarus

7. Vermeer: the story of the painting …

8. Dali - time

9. Riddling shrift! Sergeant Peppers – and Abbey Road!