2.7.3 - Designing Symbols
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is symbolism in art?
💡 Hint: Think about how a single image can convey a larger message.
Name one emotional impact of the color red.
💡 Hint: Consider the feelings associated with the color red.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does symbolism in art refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what images convey messages beyond their appearance.
True or False: Contrast can make different elements in an artwork stand out.
💡 Hint: Consider how you notice differences in colors and shapes.
3 more questions available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Create a poster idea that incorporates at least three principles discussed – symbolism, contrast, and focal points – to communicate a social justice message.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might design the poster with colors and symbols to attract attention.
Analyze an existing advocacy artwork using the principles of color psychology and visual hierarchy to critique its effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Choose artwork that uses colors you can easily describe in terms of emotion.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.