a) List 5 local and 5 international symbols
Symbols and Icons are almost similar to one another but however, the distinct difference between the two is that Symbol contains more cultural meaning than an Icon does and for that here are the 5 local symbols
b) What kind of visuals used to communicate? Does it work? What is it for? The purpose of this task is to identify the function and information from the form (symbol) that you will gather
c) What is the relation of those symbols in social or cultural context?
LOCAL
The Hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia, it can be also a symbol for country itself a different version of a flag for the Malaysia country. The flower itself explains by itself as everyone who lived or studied in Malaysia knows of the Hibiscus flower is the national flower, the bland image of it will remind us of our country. The red colour represent the courage in the Malaysian flag while the 5 petal represent the 5 Rukun Negara of the country.
When we talk about Keris a type of weapon the malays use during the 18th century, we think of the Melaka history of which involves Hang Tuah a very famous fighter during the period of time. This is used as the symbol of power, authority in many government department. The Keris is a traditional weapon used by the malays during the invasion of the British, it is not only a weapon but also a cultural piece to Malaysia. It was once represent as a weapon, now its an object of respect.
Fig.3 http://www.kew.org/files/styles/content_featured/public/assets/KPPCONT_028829.jpg?itok=ZCguMDbL
For the Rafflesia flower this is used as the symbol for flora in Malaysia, most of the time when Flora and Fauna, Rafflesia is used as the representative of Flora as the flower is the largest flower in the world making it the perfect representative/symbol for Flora in the country.
The Twin Tower can be said as an International symbol or icon, but nevertheless it is located locally in Malaysia. This amazing construction marks the modernization of the country as the symbol of progression, trade and modernization. Note that this building is even more recognizable than the country itself.
Lastly is the Wau, a traditional kite used and played by the malays. Symbolically representing the malay race in the country or the culture of malays in the country. Easily when seen automatically reminds you of the malay culture, the wau may seem simple but its not easy to make and it works fine as a kite even its appearance doesn't seem workable as a kite.
INTERNATIONAL
The Ankh has been the symbol of Life for a very long time used in many occasion to represent life. In video games this is used as the symbol of revival or the power of life. In other stuffs, the Ankh is representing life and death
The shape of the heart is known as the symbol of love by everyone who knows how to identify a shape. The heart shape also been used as the symbol of life but more individuals use it as the symbol of love as the love comes from the heart.
Rather than just a stick version of a man and women, the male female symbol is as of the above. The original symbol for this comes from the Greeks where they use this to represent Venus and Mars in 1962, William T. Stearn published an article "The Origins of the Male and Female Symbol"
The Symbol of Peace, many people knows as the V sign shown by the point and middle finger. The original symbol for peace is as the above. Started as a Anti Nuclear War movement during the 1958, Artist Gerald Holtom drew a circle with 3 lines inside, after he finished the design, it was use for many anti-nuclear movement then eventually used as a peace sign in the US in the 1960.
Yin and Yang, often known for the appearance in movies for rituals, but the true meaning behind it is balance. The black and white represents the opposite of elements (male = female, passive = active, negative = positive) The nature of the symbol is that everything in reality works in balance, there can never be too much of something and too little of something
Figure 1. Hibiscus [Image] At: http://cf.ltkcdn.net/tattoos/images/std/9250-425x319-Hibiscus_tribal.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 2, Keris [Image] At: http://sundaytimes.lk/110807/images/Malay-Keris-in-the-Kandy-gallery.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 3, Rafflesia [Image] At: http://www.kew.org/files/styles/content_featured/public/assets/KPPCONT_028829.jpg?itok=ZCguMDbL (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 4, Twin Towers [Image] At: http://laptopgardener.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Malaysia1.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 5, Wau [Image] At: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZF76Ng4na0c/Tdtnz7_80PI/AAAAAAAAAVE/rT_jjzjn72M/s1600/scan0011.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 6, Ankh [Image] At: http://www.brothersofpaterson.com/uploads/Ankh-Symbol-of-Life.png (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 7, Love Shape [Image] At: http://ih2.redbubble.net/image.5290347.6114/flat,550x550,075,f.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 8, Male and Female Symbols [Image] At: https://cdn.tutsplus.com/vector/uploads/2013/10/symbols-017.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 9, Symbols of Peace [Image] At: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Wicca%20&%20Witchcraft/peace_4.jpg (Accessed 26th September 2014)
Figure 10, Yin Yang [Image] At: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Yin_and_Yang.svg/1024px-Yin_and_Yang.svg.png (Accessed 26th September 2014)
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