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Coat of Arms

The document provides information about coats of arms and character crests. It explains that coats of arms originated as symbols used by knights in armor to identify themselves and their families. Over time, they became enduring family symbols represented in art, architecture and other places. The learning target suggests students will create meaningful character crests based on analyzing characters.

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Coat of Arms

The document provides information about coats of arms and character crests. It explains that coats of arms originated as symbols used by knights in armor to identify themselves and their families. Over time, they became enduring family symbols represented in art, architecture and other places. The learning target suggests students will create meaningful character crests based on analyzing characters.

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Learning Target: I can create

meaningful character crests


based on analysis

Do Now: What symbol


would you use to describe
yourself? Why did you
choose this symbol?
What is a Coat of Arms?

A Coat of Arms or Family Crest has


long been a symbol of a family's
identity and values. Originally used to
identify warriors dressed in armor,
each knight chose symbols and colors
to represent his family or clan. These
family crests or coats of arms have
been passed down throughout
generations.
What side are you on?
Coats of Arms date to the early Middle
Ages. In the early twelfth century,
helmets and other armor began making
it difficult to tell armed warriors apart.
Emblems
The solution was for each knight or
soldier to paint something personal on
their shield. These designs were
important in battle, but they also
functioned like team uniforms when
knights met in tournaments.
Examples from Literature
A brief History
Over time, shield emblem designs
became enduring symbols of their
owners, and of their owners' families.

It became quite fashionable to have a


"coat of arms", so people hired artists to
design them. The designs weren't just
used on shields. They were applied on
tunics, saddle blankets, banners and
tapestries.
A brief History
They were duplicated in sculpture and
architectural features. They were used
in signs and advertisements. They were
carved into coins, jewelry (e.g. signet
rings) and the personalized stamps for
sealing letters.
More Design Details
Few laws have ever been passed about the
design of coats of arms, and even fewer of
have ever been enforced! However, most
European nations began requiring
registration of coats of arms by the
seventeenth century.

The registration requirements were


somewhat like modern trademark laws - they
were primarily intended to stop people from
copying each other's designs.
Step 1: Planning/designing

A symbol that
Something that
represents the
represents the
character -
society/history of
Think about inner
that character
qualities and values
Something
that means a lot to
A value/principle
the character or a
that your character
skill
stands for
that he/she is
proud to possess.

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