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

Each month a new symbol, a new theme, and a set of tasks to help you see art differently. Check off what you explore — your progress saves in your browser.

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Highlights
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
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Nighthawks-Edward-Hopper Nighthawks-Edward-Hopper
Bulfinch’s Mythology Bulfinch’s Mythology