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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The_Mystical_Nativity National Gallery London The_Mystical_Nativity National Gallery London
Nighthawks-Edward-Hopper Nighthawks-Edward-Hopper
Jenny-Saville- Jenny-Saville-
Jean Delville Symbolist Jean Delville Symbolist
Ogata Kōrin, Red and White Plum Blossoms, 18th century (Edo period), pair of two-fold screens, color and gold leaf on paper, 156 x 172.2 cm each (National Treasure; MOA Museum, Atami; photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Ogata Kōrin, Red and White Plum Blossoms, 18th century (Edo period), pair of two-fold screens, color and gold leaf on paper, 156 x 172.2 cm each (National Treasure; MOA Museum, Atami; photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)