The basic theories of symbolism are discussed as an introduction. Edgar Allen Poe’s chilling story, “The Tell Tale Heart”, helps us to uncover symbols and their meanings, enhancing our enjoyment and understanding of fiction. Also briefly discusses symbolism in Van Gogh’s work. Uses animation to accompany Poe’s story.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
29147
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
Crafts & Visual Arts → Symbolism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Symbolism in art
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Symbolism
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Symbolism (Psychology)
Literature → Literature
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Literature → Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Literature → Symbolism in literature
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Symbolism
People → Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
People → Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)