Iconography for the Littles Presentation

Iconography For Littles

Tory Talayi and Sara Nadzam

Iconography For Littles

What is Iconography?

• Iconography is the study of meanings through symbols in art, which is meant to convey some traditional story

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How do we learn Iconography?

Iconography For Littles

The 3 Layers of Meaning 1. Natural = most basic 2. Conventional = deeper meaning 3. Intrinsic = most complex

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First Layer of Meaning

• Natural meaning • Most basic sense • Without making judgements

• What do you see?

• A old man • Old-fashioned • Portrait

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Second Layer of Meaning

• Conventional meaning • The deeper meaning • more specific identification

• What do you see on this level?

• George Washington • President • 1700s

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Third Layer of Meaning

• Intrinsic meaning • More complex understanding • Cultural details

• What do you see now?

• The first president of the U.S. • Founding Father • Freedom, Democracy, etc.

Van Eyck Arnolfini Marriage, 1434

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FRA ANGELICO - The Annunciation (1441)[RENAISSANCE]

The Annunciation

CAMPIN - Annunciation Mary Detail (1420) [NORTHERN RENAISSANCE]

GENTILESCHI - Annunciation (1630) [BAROQUE]

ROSSETTI - The Annunciation (1850) [PRE-RAPHAELITES]

The Annunciation

CAMPIN - Annunciation Mary Detail (1420) [NORTHERN RENAISSANCE]

GENTILESCHI - Annunciation (1630) [BAROQUE]

ROSSETTI - The Annunciation (1850) [PRE-RAPHAELITES]

The Annunciation

CAMPIN - Annunciation Mary Detail (1420) [NORTHERN RENAISSANCE]

GENTILESCHI - Annunciation (1630) [BAROQUE]

ROSSETTI - The Annunciation (1850) [PRE-RAPHAELITES]

The Annunciation

CAMPIN - Annunciation Mary Detail (1420) [NORTHERN RENAISSANCE]

GENTILESCHI - Annunciation (1630) [BAROQUE]

ROSSETTI - The Annunciation (1850) [PRE-RAPHAELITES]

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ALBANI - Apollo and Daphne (1620)[BAROQUE]

Apollo & Daphne

POLLAIUOLO - Apollo and Daphne (1480) [RENAISSANCE]

BERNINI - Apollo and Daphne (1625) [BAROQUE]

WATERHOUSE - Apollo and Daphne (1908) [PRE-RAPHAELITE]

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LEONARDO - Last Supper (1495-8) [HIGH RENAISSANCE]

The Last Supper

LEONARDO - Last Supper (1495-8)[HIGH RENAISSANCE]

GIOTTO - Last Supper (1304)[EARLY RENAISSANCE]

DALI - The Last Supper (1955)[SURREALISM]

Iconography For Littles

Bonus round: Where’s Judas?

Iconography For Littles

Bonus round: Where’s Judas?

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