Heroic Figures

From different times and places, heroic figures have been portrayed throughout history by artists and designers. Superheroes often feature in films, comics and video games. Develop a personal response to this theme, making reference to appropriate examples.

a comprehensive list of heroic figures from history

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ 

 

image courtesy of: http://libcom.org/history/spartacus-revolt-inspiration-proletariat

such as - Spartacus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/spartacus.shtml

 

 

image courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lady_Godiva_by_John_Collier.jpg

Lady Godiva

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/godiva_lady.shtml

 

image courtesy of: http://moralheroes.org/martin-luther-king-jr 

Martin Luther King

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/king_martin_luther.shtml

Superheroes/Comic Books

image courtsey of: http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/12/27/top-superhero-killed-off-by-marvel-comics/2012-12-27-marvel_superheroes

 

image courtesy of: http://www.linesandcolors.com/category/anime-manga/page/2/

 

interesting tangents:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero