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Representational

this is a BellaFina Electric violin, this piece is representational because we recognize this as a violin because of the shape and it retains its function as a musical instrument. 

because this is an electric violin it emulated the traditional violin in form but mechanically it is more like an electric guitar, giving a different kind of sound and feel.

the relationship between representational level and the other 2 levels are an intertwined one as it is the base of the other two levels of visual design. 

Abstract

this violin is an abstract piece of art in its self as visually all we see is the finger board and a chin rest. in a way removing all the other elements of a traditional violin and leaving the essential parts for it to function. the S shaped curve can be seen as an abstract representation of the outline of the violin.

this violin makes the user or listener question if it really is a playable instrument or if its just for show. giving the listener a sense of mystery to it, but once people hear it played they know that it is a playable violin.

the S shaped curve works on all three levels as it makes the violin more recognizable, it also is an abstract form of the violin reducing it to just the outline of a traditional violin, as well as working on the symbolic level as i will explain.

Symbolic

the symbolic aspect of this violin is in the S shaped curve on the violin, this is because it can be seen as a musical note, a G Clef to be exact.

this has an impact on the user/viewer as, which in my mind, symbols music which is what a violin or any instrument is all about. so it adds another musical element to the instrument.

this symbolism is related to the other 2 levels of visual design because it symbolize music which is an over arching category for all violins. 

sources: 
G clef: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Music-GClef.svg

BellaFina Electric violin: http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionLarge/Bellafina/DV016_Jpg_Large_470404.901.904_black_R.jpg

Representational - Abstract - Symbolic

representational design focuses on abstracted forms that are expressive and still retaining functionality. this piece is a representational form of puzzle, as it retained it's functionality while being an abstract form of a puzzle.

Abstraction is using a visual event reduced to the basics to convey message. in this piece that i made i wanted each side to remind the viewer of a tree out the window. some of the abstractions i put into effect include, turning the tree into a 2d view of tree branches, simplifying it. making the branches more angular really changed the feel of it, taking it further away from a tree.












this is a good example of a symbol, as it indicates/conveys something with out words. in this case a windy stretch of road is up ahead. this is fairly common knowledge, but the time when people really need to understand this symbol is when learning how to drive. the sign is very clear as the shield signifies defense and keep guard, the arrow indicates the up coming road and indicates that there will be a veen soon.