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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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Salvadore Dali
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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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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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