Thursday, September 27, 2012

Visual Vs. Symbolic Language




Silhouettes of soldiers who have served in the army stand on the horizon, in their gear and holding guns. A sunset with white clouds is behind them, and above, the image of our waving American flag is in the sky. Below the soldiers, the image states Veterans Day honors all who served and takes place on November 11, 2008. In the bottom left corner is a round emblem with an eagle on it, representing the USA. On the bottom right corner, a round yellow emblem with a torch over it, bearing the words "Veterans Day National Committee."

Responses and Feelings:
Honor, hope, respect, patriotism, seriousness.

Symbols:
Soldier silhouettes: denotes all the soldiers who have served, shows them as equals
Flag: denotes patriotism and honor and respect to the United States of America

The composition of this image does a good job of illustrating soldiers as well as creating a somber respect for them. The caption below the soldiers is well placed, and the flag in the sky contributes to the overall feelings of patriotism an American would feel when looking at this image.

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