Animals in Art

  1. Why did/do artists paint, draw or sculpt animals?
  1. What issues or concerns do animals face today? How about in Vietnam. Describe one that you feel passionate about, or something you’d like to change. (James)
  1. What inspired you from two of these stories? What did you learn? (Thanh)

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Sale of exotic animals

Overfishing + Overhunting

Torture of animals

Lack of protection of animals in conflict

Whaling, the mass killing of whales

Stray animals

Weak animal protection law enforcement

Experiments on animals

Unsustainable farming practices

Illegal zoos and animal-keeping places

  1. What do animals symbolize? Look at animal symbolism. (Osmond)

hummingbird connection playfulness

the peacock is one of the most magical animals around

Eagles were often associated with death and death-related

phoenix, is symbolic of rebirth, hope renewal, progress and eternity

Dove’s white body and gentle nature makes it one of the universal peace, innocence, and purity symbols

owl represents wisdom, patience, solitude, deep connection, and intuitive knowledge.

the crow is known for its magic and mystery.

raven negative qualities such as a trickster or shape shifter

the hawk represents courage, self awareness, truth and perspective

unicorn is known as a symbol of purity and grace.

Animals are always close to us wherever we go

Animals are close emotionally with us.

We are dependent on the animals around us, especially emotionally and mentally.

Dogs and house pets are very close to us humans.

for scientific purposes

for money or entertainment

to express their emotions in the form of animals

to express creativity

In honor of their pets

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alter ego

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social interactions

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theories

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manifesting beliefs

Final Theme + Message

Animals are kind, and they can be useful in our lives for therapy and other things.

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Overfishing

History

express creativity

beliefs

dealth

traditional beliefs, traditional themes

connections

purity

to express creativity

Stopping mistreatment of animals

innocence

for money or entertainment

Climate change

stray animals

More enforcement of laws

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