Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art
Kintsugi ceramic plate with pink thread repairs along visible cracks, decorated with small floral motifs symbolising the Japanese art of embracing imperfection Kintsugi ceramic plate with pink thread repairs along visible cracks, decorated with small floral motifs symbolising the Japanese art of embracing imperfection

Symbolism Checklist

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Kawanabe Kyōsai, Famous Mirrors: The Spirit of Japan, Newly Published, 1874. Israel Goldman Collection Kawanabe Kyōsai, Famous Mirrors: The Spirit of Japan, Newly Published, 1874. Israel Goldman Collection
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The Water Lilies is a 1919 painting by impressionist Claude Monet The Water Lilies is a 1919 painting by impressionist Claude Monet
Bulfinch’s Mythology Bulfinch’s Mythology
The Son of Man Symbolism The Son of Man Symbolism