Symbols in paintings

Details of the project

Title of work

Symbols in paintings

Studio

Exhibition Planning and Visual Communication

Head of the studio

dr Adam Orlewicz; as. mgr Kamil Kowalski

Technique

3d visualisation

Dimensions

Description

The project is dedicated to the use of symbols in 17th-century Dutch paintings and consists of two parts: the layout, which plays an educational role in the context of the exhibition, is a kind of magnetic jigsaw puzzle. The task is to arrange the missing elements of selected paintings, which are also shown at the exhibition. On each of the elements there is a symbol, which meaning is described on the wall – in the spot where the missing element must be placed. In addition, for each of the five presented paintings a brochure with a hidden symbol and a description of its meaning was designed. The symbol appears after the point indicated on the card is touched. The effect of vanishing and appearing of the image under the influence of heat is possible thanks to the use of thermochrome paint.