Exploring Symbols: history, narrative, and memory

Last updated over 7 years ago

6 questions

Note from the author:

The assignment above is intended to be formative and builds off of the topics we have been exploring in class. We have been examining the role of art in politics and society. We chose symbols that we believe represent the U.S (bald eagle, flag, Mt. Rushmore, Washington monument, Lincoln memorial, statue of liberty, liberty bell, etc.) and asked ourselves the following question: What is the narrative created by symbols representing the United States? 

Exploring Symbols: history, narrative, and memory

Last updated over 7 years ago

6 questions

Note from the author:

The assignment above is intended to be formative and builds off of the topics we have been exploring in class. We have been examining the role of art in politics and society. We chose symbols that we believe represent the U.S (bald eagle, flag, Mt. Rushmore, Washington monument, Lincoln memorial, statue of liberty, liberty bell, etc.) and asked ourselves the following question: What is the narrative created by symbols representing the United States? 

Perform an Analysis of the Image!

Answer the following questions with either a written response or a drawing!

What do you see? Describe the image in detail

Who is the intended audience?

What does the symbol represent to you?

What ideals, feelings, or messages does this symbol convey to those who view it?

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Exploring Symbols: history, narrative, and memory

Exploring Symbols: history, narrative, and memory

What do you see? Describe the image in detail

Who is the intended audience?

What does the symbol represent to you?

What ideals, feelings, or messages does this symbol convey to those who view it?

What is the narrative created by symbols representing the United States?

What are the similarities and differences between history, narrative, and memory? Why do you think it is important to make these distinctions?

What do you see? Describe the image in detail

Who is the intended audience?

What does the symbol represent to you?

What ideals, feelings, or messages does this symbol convey to those who view it?

What is the narrative created by symbols representing the United States?

What are the similarities and differences between history, narrative, and memory? Why do you think it is important to make these distinctions?