2. Symbolic/ A Symbol of/Symbolise
Doves are symbolic of peace.
Fire is symbolic of life, energy and, sometimes,
death
Spring is a symbol of rebirth
Blue is often a symbol of peace or calmness
Coca Cola can symbolise western values.
To represent something
A ladder can represent progress or achievement
Different animals represent different personalities in
Asia
To interpret something as
Roses are often interpreted as romantic
Many people interpret films or paintings differently
3. Symbolic/ A Symbol of/symbolise - Questions
What do the different parts of the Taegukgi
symbolise?
What is a mirror symbolic of?
Is the colour white symbolic of purity to you?
To represent something
How accurately do people’s clothes
represent them?
What does university represent to you?
To interpret something as
How do you interpret the smell of coffee?
Do people always interpret your behaviour or
actions correctly?
4. Banksy
Banksy is the pseudonym of a British-based
artist. His work often appears mysteriously on
walls and other public spaces around the
world. His work is often very symbolic and it
comments on social issues and contemporary
problems. His work represents many things
and it can be interpreted differently by
different people.
Banksy’s real name, identity, or personal
information is unknown.
5. Using the Language
We looked at three pieces of vocabulary
(symbol, represent, and interpret) and
looked at them in the form of a statement
and a question.
Practice what you have learnt by talking
about the following pictures. Make
statements about what you see and ask
questions to your partners.
6. What does this symbolise?
What do the people represent?
How do you interpret this picture?
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10. Pawel Kuczynski
Here a few more by Polish artist Pawel
Kuczynski. Try to continue using the
language.
As an extra challenge, try to compare the
work of Banksy with the work of Kuczynski.
Whose work do you prefer? Which is more
symbolic? Which is the most persuasive?
