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Created for Typography class:
The historical mark tells the story of how the tiger's stripes are a means of divinity. If a person is lucky enough to see a tiger gaining a stripe, they will be blessed with good health; they will easily be able to fight any disease. It is believed that each stripe a tiger gains adds another eight years to the life of the observer. Sometimes, ill patients go to the fields of central China to watch tigers as a final means to fight terminal illness. Unfortunately, it is very rare for such an event to happen.
The three outer strokes represent the stripes that the tiger gains. The five-pointed figure represents the human who observes this occurrence. The long curvy stroke in the centre is the dynamic tiger who fights off evil. The bottom stroke, also known as a hook, was used to illustrate my concept because it has the look to show a means of support. The person who is ill needs support, and thus it is an appropriate stroke. The character is designed in a way so that it is treated with great respect and not used casually.
Chinese calligraphy has been in existence for the past 3000 years, and I found it appropriate to paint my mark in a calligraphic manner as well. The mark was illustrated on rice paper because it is common within the country; historically, the paper was used for painting. The diamond shaped paper was used to create a more formal appearance. First, the mark was painted with Chinese ink. The colour gold was chosen to overlay the ink in order to create an aged look. In Chinese culture, gold symbolizes wealth. A red border has been used because red symbolizes good luck. The colours are appropriate since the idea of observing a tiger gain its stripes is beneficial to the onlooker. Lastly, the mark is placed against a bamboo mat because bamboo is a common material in the Chinese culture. The mark needs to appeal to the common person because anyone - not just the rich - can become ill. That said, it does not lose its richness. As mentioned before, the tiger's stripes are considered divine, and the mark needs to reflect such a description.
The historical mark tells the story of how the tiger's stripes are a means of divinity. If a person is lucky enough to see a tiger gaining a stripe, they will be blessed with good health; they will easily be able to fight any disease. It is believed that each stripe a tiger gains adds another eight years to the life of the observer. Sometimes, ill patients go to the fields of central China to watch tigers as a final means to fight terminal illness. Unfortunately, it is very rare for such an event to happen.
The three outer strokes represent the stripes that the tiger gains. The five-pointed figure represents the human who observes this occurrence. The long curvy stroke in the centre is the dynamic tiger who fights off evil. The bottom stroke, also known as a hook, was used to illustrate my concept because it has the look to show a means of support. The person who is ill needs support, and thus it is an appropriate stroke. The character is designed in a way so that it is treated with great respect and not used casually.
Chinese calligraphy has been in existence for the past 3000 years, and I found it appropriate to paint my mark in a calligraphic manner as well. The mark was illustrated on rice paper because it is common within the country; historically, the paper was used for painting. The diamond shaped paper was used to create a more formal appearance. First, the mark was painted with Chinese ink. The colour gold was chosen to overlay the ink in order to create an aged look. In Chinese culture, gold symbolizes wealth. A red border has been used because red symbolizes good luck. The colours are appropriate since the idea of observing a tiger gain its stripes is beneficial to the onlooker. Lastly, the mark is placed against a bamboo mat because bamboo is a common material in the Chinese culture. The mark needs to appeal to the common person because anyone - not just the rich - can become ill. That said, it does not lose its richness. As mentioned before, the tiger's stripes are considered divine, and the mark needs to reflect such a description.
Image size
1824x1698px 2.35 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot A80
Shutter Speed
1/101 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
8 mm
Date Taken
Mar 8, 2004, 9:57:53 PM
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Very nice. 