5. Meaning in Art

Learning Objectives

  • Place works of art in historical, social, personal, political, or scientific contexts.
  • Define and distinguish between symbolism and iconography.
  • Identify changes in symbols and iconographic motifs over time and in different cultures.
  • Relate iconography to visual literacy.
  • Describe connections between symbolism, iconography, and storytelling.
  • Recognize metaphorical meanings in art.

 

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