Symbols in Art Works

Part 1 Many works of art use symbols to communicate meaning. Research the definition of the word “symbol,” and complete the following: •

Choose a work of art from 1 of the following artists: ◦Tiziano Vecelli (known as Titian) ◦Leonardo Da Vinci ◦Michelangelo Buonarotti ◦Raphael Stanza ◦Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio ◦Gian Lorenzo Bernini •Explain the use of at least 2 symbols in the work. ◦What are their meanings, and what is the message they convey? ◦

How are these symbols used in today's culture? •Include the artist's name, the title of the work, and the date of the work in your post. Paste an image of the work directly into the DB window. Do not post an attachment. Part 2 Find 2 symbols that you encounter every day in your environment, and complete the following: •

Explain the meaning of the symbols and what they communicate. •How are they similar or different from the symbols you researched in Part 1? •Paste an image of these symbols directly into the DB window. You can take a photo or draw them. Do not post as an attachment. For assistance with your assignment, , Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s): •Unit 3: Art: Middle Ages and the Renaissance •Unit 3: Middle Ages •Unit 3: Medieval Culture & the Early Renaissance •Unit 3: The Early, High and Northern Renaissance •Unit 3: Renaissance