Signs and Symbols

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An exploration into the use of signs and symbols in art. Visit the ISB Art History channel (http://vimeo.com/channels/isbarthistorychannel) and my website (http://mountains.brianreverman.com/) for additional resources.

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A  ques'on  that’s  been  bothering  me.

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How  is  it  possible  for  Spongebob  to  take  a  shower  if  he  lives  under  the  

sea?

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Signs  and  Symbols

"I  believe  only  in  what  I  do  not  see."Gustave  Moreau.

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What  is  the  difference  between  a  sign  and  a  symbol?

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Jasper  Johns,  Three  Flags,  1958

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Faith  Ringgold,  Flag  for  the  Moon,  1969

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Barbara  Krueger,  Un'tled  (ques'ons),  1991

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Shi-­‐Zhe  Yung  ,  "Corporate  American  Flag"  ,  2000

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TRUTHS  NO  WORDS  CAN  SAY

"I  believe  only  in  what  I  do  not  see."Gustave  Moreau.

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Gustave  Moreau  (French,  1826-­‐1898),  The  Unicorn,  1885

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Odilon  Redon  (French,  1840-­‐1916),  Roger  and  Angelica,  c.  191

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William  Blake,  The  Great  Red  Dragon  and  the  Woman  Clothed  with  the  Sun

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William  Blake,  The  Body  of  Abel  Found  by  Adam  and  Eve  ,  c.  1825  

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William  Blake,  Jacob’s  Ladder,  1806    

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William  Blake,  The  Great  Red  Dragon,  1805-­‐10

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William  Blake,  The  Ancient  of  Days  (aka  God  as  an  Architect),  1794  

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Aubrey  Beardsley

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Aubrey  Beardsley

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Aubrey  Beardsley

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Aubrey  Beardsley

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Edward  Burne-­‐Jones

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Edward  Burne-­‐Jones

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Gustave  Klimt

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Gustave  Klimt

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Gustave  Klimt

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Gustave  Klimt

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Edward  Burne-­‐Jones

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Paul  Gauguin,  Vision  Ader  the  Sermon,  1888

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Paul  Gauguin,  The  Yellow  Christ,  1889

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Paul  Gauguin  ,  Where  Do  We  Come  From?  What  Are  We?  Where  Are  We  Going

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Paul  Gauguin,  Mahana  no  atua  (Day  of  God)  1894

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Vincent    Van  Gogh

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Vincent    Van  Gogh

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Vincent    Van  Gogh

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Vincent    Van  Gogh

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Wassily  Kandinsky

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Wassily  Kandinsky

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Wassily  Kandinsky

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Wassily  Kandinsky

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Stuart  Davis

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Stuart  Davis

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Stuart  Davis

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Stuart  Davis

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Stuart  Davis

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HIDDEN  IN  PLAIN  SIGHT

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Hans  Holbein,  The  Ambassadors,  1533

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Jan  van  Eyck,  Arnolfini  Wedding,  1434

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Jan  van  Eyck,  Arnolfini  Wedding,  1434

Woman  is  wearing  a  padded  dress  to  make  her  look  pregnant  to  show  holy  purpose  of  wedding  to  bring  children  into  the  world

She  is  holding  up  her  dress  to  show  willingness  to  bear  children

Dog  shows  fidelity  between  husband  and  wife  and  loyalty  to  God

Sandals  removed  to  show  that  they  are  on  holy  ground

Single  candle  signifies  Christ  in  their  union

Mirror  reflects  ar'st  and  priest  as  witnesses  to  holy  union

Figure  of  St.  Margaret,  patron  saint  of  childbirth

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Robert  Campin,  The  Mérode  Altarpiece,  1425-­‐1428

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Robert  Campin,  The  Mérode  Altarpiece,  1425-­‐1428

White  lillies,  open  bible,  white  linen  signify  Mary’s  purity

Image  of  Christ  on  the  cross

Ex'nguished  candle  foreshadows  his  death

Joseph  building  mousetraps  because  Jesus  will  “trap”  evil

Donors  who  paid  for  the  pain'ng

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Salvadore  Dali

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Salvadore  Dali

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Salvadore  Dali

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Salvadore  Dali

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CONNECTING  TO  ANOTHER  REALITY

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CLISSA  MARTIN,  MARBLE  WITH  INLAID  TURQUOISE  EYES  AND  CORAL  WITH  TURQUOISE  DRAGONFLY  ON  SIDE

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ANDRES  QUANDELACY,  BRILLIANT  ORANGE  RED  SPONGE  APPLE  CORAL  WITH  INLAID  TURQUOISE  EYES  AND  TURQUOISE  HEARTLINE

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PRISCILLA  LASILOO  QUANDELACY,  GREY  AND  BLACK  PICASSO  MARBLE  WITH  TURQUOISE  EYES/  DEEP  RED  CORAL  AND  TURQUOISE  WITH  DELICATELY  CARVED  TURQUOISE  ARROWHEAD  PACK

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STEWART  QUANDELACY,  GORGEOUS  SKY  BLUE  TURQUOISE  STONE  WITH  FANTASTIC  MATRIX/  BLACK  JET  EYES  AND  DEEP  RED  CORAL  ZIG  ZAG  HEARTLINE

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 Nail  fe'sh.,  Zaire.  Kongo.,  Wood,  nails  and  metal  blades,  with  assorted  materials.Musees  royaux  d'Art  et  d'Histoire,  Brussels.

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Sculpture  covered  with  nails.  Nkonde.,  Lower  Zaire.  Yombe,  Wood,  nails,  wooden  spear  and  fabric.  H;  97  cm.  ,  Musee  Barbier-­‐Mueller,  Geneva.

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NAIL  FIGURE  (Nkisi  Nkondi),  Yombe  group,  Kongo  peoples,  Shilango  River  area,  Zaire,  i9th  century  Wood,  metal,  raffia  cloth,  pigment,  clay,  resin,  cowrie  shell,  H.  44  1/2  in.  (113  cm)

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First  Na'ons  Totem  Pole

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First  Na'ons  Totem  Pole

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First  Na'ons  Totem  Pole

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First  Na'ons  Totem  Pole

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CONSPIRACY  THEORIES

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Domenico  Ghirlandaio  Madonna  with  Saint  Giovannino

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Domenico  Ghirlandaio  Madonna  with  Saint  Giovannino

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Visoki  Decani  Monastery

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UFO? UFO?

Visoki  Decani  Monastery

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Aert  De  Gelde,  Bap'sm  Of  Christ,  1710

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Aert  De  Gelde,  Bap'sm  Of  Christ,  1710

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Gioqo,  Fresco  in  St.  Francis  of  Assisi  Chapel,  

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