Paul Nash, We Are Making a New World, 1918, shattered blasted trees on a First World War battlefield Paul Nash, We Are Making a New World, 1918, shattered blasted trees on a First World War battlefield
Satan Exulting over Eve, watercolor by William Blake. Satan Exulting over Eve, watercolor by William Blake.
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

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
Gustav Klimt, Pallas Athena, 1898, oil on canvas, Wien Museum, Vienna Gustav Klimt, Pallas Athena, 1898, oil on canvas, Wien Museum, Vienna
Gustav Klimt The Kiss 1907-08 oil and gold leaf on canvas Belvedere Museum Vienna Gustav Klimt The Kiss 1907-08 oil and gold leaf on canvas Belvedere Museum Vienna
The Son of Man Symbolism The Son of Man Symbolism
Dance Symbolism art with symbols Dance Symbolism art with symbols