Meaning 1

These are vintage ceramic wall pockets sold on Etsy. They are designed as a representation of an actual leaf. They are representational because they were made to mimic the authentic. When looking at this design hanging on a wall, a viewer would recognize them as realistic leaves because of the detail put into the work. This design imitates reality by describing the detailed elements. For example, the several different shades of green, stippling of browns, and veining. 

This is a chandelier made by a designer on Etsy. This represents abstraction because it is a distilled version of what we all think a chandelier should look. The design is extremely reduced to the bare minimum. It creates a branch-like style, making this an abstraction of a tree. This design communicates to the viewer a sense of skill, diligence, and attention to detail. Because the design is so minimal, it must be executed extremely well because flaws can be more obvious.

This item is a Superman dog tag made by an Etsy user. It is simple, but can mean a lot to someone. The symbol of this design is Superman’s logo. Many people can look at this symbol and quickly recognize what it denotes. From this one glance, people can also recall memories linked to this iconic symbol. The superman symbol visually communicates a specific character and through that bit of information, a viewer can link it to other memorable or personal information.