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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jan-van-eyck-the-arnolfini-portrait jan-van-eyck-the-arnolfini-portrait
Greek mythology in art, Bernini's Rape of Persephone, Hades gripping Persephone as he pulls her into the underworld, marble sculpture Borghese Gallery Rome Greek mythology in art, Bernini's Rape of Persephone, Hades gripping Persephone as he pulls her into the underworld, marble sculpture Borghese Gallery Rome
The Starry Night. Credit: Vincent van Gogh/Public domain The Starry Night. Credit: Vincent van Gogh/Public domain
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
Miyamoto No Musashi Attacking the Giant Whale UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) Miyamoto No Musashi Attacking the Giant Whale UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
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