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| CAR LOGOS http://gawlowski.com/matt/cars/car_logos.html Have you ever wondered what all those car logos stand for, what the history behind them is? This webpage explains them! http://journal.aiga.org/content.cfm?ContentAlias=_getfullarticle&aid=342039 also here The Language of Auto Emblems Written by Phil Patton Published on April 6, 2004 AIGA Journal of Design AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts was founded in 1914 ..... With their beginnings in hood ornaments that initially capped radiators, auto emblems are frequently obscure in origin and meaning, either unplanned in development or attributed to committee design ..... http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=160 This page explains the history of the FIAT logo, but there are pages explaining all (?) car logos including HOLDEN THIS WHOLE WEBSITE IS EXCELLENT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CARS For more on the HOLDEN SYMBOL click here and here and here and here and for the FORD fans click here and here and here SYMMETRY For a basic animated explanation with voiceover which makes it slow to load about LINE SYMMETRY NOTE: The information is for Maths students in USA CLICK HERE For more information about SYMMETRY (and ASYMMETRY) CLICK HERE Also use links on the left side of this webpage CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO NEW PAGES |
| ACTIVITIES This webpage is part of the 'NZMaths' website a website of New Zealand's Ministry of Education Although about Geometry, it may give you some ideas that can be adapted for your classroom, such as - EXPLORING CAR LOGOS Investigate the logos found on motor vehicles by looking at cars in the school car park ..... When in the car park tell the students that they will be required to recreate these logos back in the classroom so they will need to take careful note of their symmetry ..... Discuss the symmetry (or non-symmetry) of each logo found. examples 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CREATING LOGOS Set up the following scenario for the students: "You work for an advertising company as a logo designer. There are three new companies for whom you have to create logos. They have stipulated that the logo must have some kind of symmetry but must also suggest what goods and services they provide. Here are the companies: Sweeties - the Company that make sugar-free lollies that taste great and don’t ruin your teeth. Gadgets - who make neat construction gadgets (gears, blocks, wheels, etc.), so you can create your own toys. Duds - makers of cool clothes especially for primary school children. Brainbuilders - the people who you see for extra help with schoolwork. You get one-on-one help so you are in a class of your own! MORE ON SYMMETRY IN LOGOS This webpage is about using Symmetry to Create Corporate Logos Reflection Symmetry Rotational/Radial Symmetry |