Celliers-Barnard, Bettie2016-07-062016-07-0619692010http://hdl.handle.net/2263/53898This beginning and the end are symbolically suggested in this iconic emblematic shield. This type of work is emblematic of humankind. Timeless signs and universal symbols in a variety of shield forms are presented frontally and strictly symmetrical throughout this period. This is the original sketch for “Symbol portfolio” with poetry by the South African poet, N.P. van Wyk Louw.740mm x 550mmAcrylic on paperCopyright of the electronic version, University of Pretoria.ShieldSketchBeginning and endPainting -- South AfricaArts, Modern -- 20th centuryThe Alpha and the omegaDie Alfa en die OmegaImage