WEEK 2 Exercise

Representation:

Here i have a picture of a bike that is being produced by Specialized bikes.  This bike is no normal bike in that it has one purpose, and that purpose is to go down mountains as fast as possible and with as much grace as possible.  The bike is beautifully painted and constructed with sweeping lines and a unique paint job.  This bike represents so much more than a bike or even beauty, this bike represents the power and strength to take on anything that could be thrown at it.  People love there bikes and the shape of this bike or any bike can be altered in so many ways and bring this joy and excitement to them in different magnitudes.  Bikes are in use all of the world and continue to be used as transportation, art and sport.

Abstraction:

Here i have posted a picture of a famous DJ.  This DJs name is Deadmau5 pronounced Deadmouse this shape is easily recognizable to millions of his fans.  The helmet that has been designed after the shape of a mouse head has been stripped of all the real natural things that you would associate with a normal mouse.  The fur is gone, the tail is gone and the teeth are gone.  The simplest form is left and certain features have been strengthened to create a special image for the DJ.  The image that he is associated with is this mouse helmet and it will be recognized for years to come because of its simplicity and power. 

Symbolism:  

This is the symbol that Oakley sunglasses puts on all of its glasses and different products.  This "O" represents all of the accomplishments that have been made by the company since they started producing motorcycle grips and goggles in 1975.  Oakley is known for its quality and advanced technology.  So when people are in the city or out on the motocross track they see this little "O" and all of this quality, technology and history is seen.  The power of the "O" has puts an image in peoples minds with these certain quality and a respect for the company is seen.  The Oakley "O" is a nationally recognized symbol that does not require any words or descriptions to understand.