Art 1 Ancient Civ... Symbols & Motifs

Lesson 1: Motifs – Cross Culture Variety, Design, Uses and Symbolism

Inquiry for Ideas: the first step in the design process!

List of Ancient Cultures to Research

  1. China 
  2. Egypt
  3. Celtic
  4. Rome
  5. Greek
  6. Mayan
  7. Mesopotamian
  8. Aztec
  9. Incas

Lesson 2... analyse the symbols

Elements: Line & Shape: Type, Quality, Direction?

Style: Representational Abstract or Non Representational

If applicable: Subject Matter

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1fbvjon3icxmlPermalink Reply by 1fbvjon3icxml on March 1, 2013 at 10:22am

0hkpqup9syto8Permalink Reply by 0hkpqup9syto8 on March 1, 2013 at 11:08am

This is a pattern from the incas.

0b8mv7xtcmdsvPermalink Reply by 0b8mv7xtcmdsv on March 1, 2013 at 11:08am

Ancient Greek Motifs.

06bi4dtgbog0fPermalink Reply by 06bi4dtgbog0f on March 1, 2013 at 11:13am

 it symbolizes growing season.

1rhdrun5w60eePermalink Reply by 1rhdrun5w60ee on March 1, 2013 at 11:13am

1fm290fza7jmdPermalink Reply by 1fm290fza7jmd on March 1, 2013 at 1:21pm

This is a pattern used in China.It is used on rugs and clothing.People use this to make their clothing and rug look nice but it also symbolizes wealth.

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