Purpose:

The purpose of this Discussion Board assignment is to have you research sport team logos for their design elements (Description of the image of the logo), discover the logo's historical background and symbolism, and to explore the significance of these images to the people in the communities where the sport teams are located.

You must complete a minimum of a 400 word essay. Be certain you are detailed and comprehensive in your responses to the questions of the assignment. You will be graded on the detail and comprehensiveness of the content you present.

How to proceed:

1) Decide on a sports team logo to research and explore from the list provided below.

2) Give a brief description of the logo using the terms of the elements and principles of design.

3) Complete research into the historical significance of the image of the logo. Where was the logo first used?

a - Why do you believe the team owner's decided to use this logo as the image for the team?

4) Discover the significance of the image of the logo to the city and/or region from where the teams originate. In other words; - Why is the image of this particular logo important to the people in the communities from where the team is located?

5) What specifically about the image of your chosen logo is artistic?

a - Why do you believe the image of your chosen logo is art or is not art?

Important:

It is the image of the logo that is important to research, as well as any historical and/or cultural significance. It is the "look"; the "appearance" of the logo that you are to address.

Sport Logos: Choose from the following:
- Minnesota Vikings - (What is a Viking? And why in Minnesota?)

- New England Patriots - (What is a Patriot? And why in New England?)

- Pittsburgh Steelers - (What is a Steeler? And why in Pittsburgh?)

- New Orleans Saints - (What is a Saint? And why in New Orleans?))

- Vancouver Canucks - (What is a Canuck? And why in Vancouver?)

- New York Yankees - (What is a Yankee? And why in New York City?)

- Philadelphia 76ers - (What is a 76er? And why in Philadelphia?)
- Portland Timbers - (What is "timber"And why in Portland?)

- London Monarchs - (What is a Monarch? And why in London, England?)

- Milwaukee Brewers - (What is a Brewer? And why in Milwaukee?)

- San Fransisco 49ers - (What is a 49er? And why in San Fransisco?)

- Boston Celtics - (What is a Celtic? And why in Boston?)

- Saint Louis Blues - (What are the "Blues"? And why in Saint Louis?)

- Chicago Blackhawks - (What is a "Blackhawk"? And why in Chicago?)

- Washington Redskins - (What is a "Redskin"? And why in Washington DC?)

- San Diego Padres - (What is a Padre? And why in San Diego?)

- Saint Louis Spirits - (What is the "Spirit of Saint Louis"? And why in Saint Louis?)