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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image © Phillips / Red Demon And Blue Demon With 48 Arhats © Takashi Murakami 2013 image © Phillips / Red Demon And Blue Demon With 48 Arhats © Takashi Murakami 2013
Edvard Munch’s The Scream (1893) Edvard Munch’s The Scream (1893)
Wabi Sabi Symbolism Wabi Sabi Symbolism
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/36624 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/36624
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