Tree

Modeling by Hunter
Lighting by Margolit
Texturing by Michelle

Tree

Essay and Visuals

Essay:

Hunter: Types of trees, meaning, symbolism of trees.

Michelle: Significance of Color and Lights in various cultures.

Katrina: Types of fabric and their significance.

Stephanie: Altar, use of space.

Margolit & Young : Symbolism in general.

Visuals:

Hunter: 3D models of the set/trees

Michelle : Texturing

Margolit & Young : Compositing

Katrina : fabric swatches, fabric materials

Stephanie : Fonts, graphic design on the fabric.

Symbolism of Metal

In Bible
Gold speaks of Holiness, of Godliness
Silver speaks of redemption
Bronze speaks of judgment

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Design sample

Here is a design I felt may be useful towards our concept.

-margolit steiner

Symbolism of 'Tree'

The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual traditions. It symbolizes many things, including wisdom, protection, strength, bounty, beauty, and redemption. This tree is symbolic of the Creator as it sustains creation with its abundant fruit, protection and regeneration. The Tree also represents humans as we too develop roots, strengthen our trunk and branch out to a wider vision of life as we grow. The tree provides provide shelter. Tall and strong, it has deep roots. It reaches skyward. It loses its leaves and grows new ones àbears fruit àgives shelter. With nurture and care, it lives for generations.

An important symbol in cultures and faiths around the world, The Tree of Life links the heavens, the earth, and all that is hidden and growing below. It seemed only natural to adopt it for pastoral counseling and learning programs promoting spiritual, creative and personal growth for people of all faiths and beliefs. A tree also bears seeds or fruits, which contain the essence of the tree, and this continuous regeneration is a potent symbol of immortality. It is the fruit of a tree that confers immortality in the Jewish creation story.

The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual traditions. It symbolizes many things, including wisdom, protection, strength, bounty, beauty, and redemption. This tree is symbolic of the Creator as it sustains creation with its abundant fruit, protection and regeneration. The Tree also represents humans as we too develop roots, strengthen our trunk and branch out to a wider vision of life as we grow. The tree provides provide shelter. Tall and strong, it has deep roots. It reaches skyward. It loses its leaves and grows new ones àbears fruit àgives shelter. With nurture and care, it lives for generations.

An important symbol in cultures and faiths around the world, The Tree of Life links the heavens, the earth, and all that is hidden and growing below. It seemed only natural to adopt it for pastoral counseling and learning programs promoting spiritual, creative and personal growth for people of all faiths and beliefs. A tree also bears seeds or fruits, which contain the essence of the tree, and this continuous regeneration is a potent symbol of immortality. It is the fruit of a tree that confers immortality in the Jewish creation story.