MEANING 1 - Representational, Abstract, Symbolic

REPRESENTATION: 

This image is an example of a representation piece. It represents a palm tree with a scenic background. It's representation because it's realistic and detailed, therefore it can't be anything other than what it is. It doesn't have so much detail to the point where I didn't know it was a drawing, but it's drawn in a way where I can say with a 100% certainty it is simply a palm tree with an ocean view behind it and that is it.

ABSTRACT:

This piece by Picasso is a great example of an abstract piece. It's a painting of a girl resting her head on her arms. It is abstract because it uses the basic lines needed to show it is a girl without using all the vivid detail you would find in reality or photos. This piece communicates the girl is content and relaxed. We see that in the swooped down lines representing her eye lids and the slightly curled up line representing her mouth. The colors used are also bright and fun giving an uplifting or happy mood.

SYMBOLIC:

This is an example of a symbolic design. It means "no smoking" and is mostly found in areas where it is illegal or dangerous to smoke. People know this by the little cigarette looking image covered by a red circle with a diagonal line going through it. The red is a good eye catching color and the red part of the symbol, even without the cigarette image, is known for meaning "no" or "do not." We know this by learning lines through things are negative (i.e. diagonal lines through a test number means you got it wrong). We also connect these with warning signs. It is important we know this symbol to know where not to smoke to prevent self harm or harming others (i.e. smoking at a gas station or school).