SymbolismSpring 2015

Symbolic/ A Symbol of/Symbolise

Doves are symbolic of peace.

Fire is symbolic of life, energy and, sometimes, death

Spring is a symbol of rebirth

Blue is often a symbol of peace or calmness

Coca Cola can symbolise western values.

To represent something

A ladder can represent progress or achievement

Different animals represent different personalities in Asia

To interpret something as

Roses are often interpreted as romantic

Many people interpret films or paintings differently

Symbolic/ A Symbol of/symbolise - Questions

What do the different parts of the Taegukgisymbolise?

What is a mirror symbolic of?

Is the colour white symbolic of purity to you?

To represent something

How accurately do people’s clothes represent them?

What does university represent to you?

To interpret something as

How do you interpret the smell of coffee?

Do people always interpret your behaviour or actions correctly?

Banksy Banksy is the pseudonym of a British-based

artist. His work often appears mysteriously on walls and other public spaces around the world. His work is often very symbolic and it comments on social issues and contemporary problems. His work represents many things and it can be interpreted differently by different people.

Banksy’s real name, identity, or personal information is unknown.

Using the Language

We looked at three pieces of vocabulary (symbol, represent, and interpret) and looked at them in the form of a statement and a question.

Practice what you have learnt by talking about the following pictures. Make statements about what you see and ask questions to your partners.

What does this symbolise?

What do the people represent?

How do you interpret this picture?

Pawel Kuczynski

Here a few more by Polish artist Pawel

Kuczynski. Try to continue using the

language.

As an extra challenge, try to compare the

work of Banksy with the work of Kuczynski.

Whose work do you prefer? Which is more

symbolic? Which is the most persuasive?