Symbols

The use of symbols to express meaning.

Iqbal and the use of Symbols

Carol McKee MarqueLanguage Arts Teacher

TED Istanbul KolejiIstanbul, Turkey

Think of symbols from Our novel Iqbal

Are these some that come to mind?

What do these symbols mean to you?

The Swastika has had many meanings throughout history:

•LIFE

•GOODNESS

•GOOD LUCK

•“TO BE”

•EVIL

Swastika

Germany- Nazi

Ancient Greece

India- Hindu

What do these symbolize?

What do these symbolize?

Judaism

Buddhism

Islam

Christianity

What do these symbolize?

Protect nature- recycle

Man woman marriage

JUSTICE

What could these symbols mean?

How about these?

How about these?Medicine

Protection from evil

Birth, new beginnings,

Death, dangerLife, romance, love

What does these symbolize?

peace

There are many symbols used in

designing carpets.

You will design a carpet, using symbols.

Take a look at the following carpet designs

See if you can recognize any designs