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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Miyamoto No Musashi Attacking the Giant Whale UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) Miyamoto No Musashi Attacking the Giant Whale UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
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
The Birth of Venus (1486) by Sandro Botticelli; Sandro Botticelli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The Birth of Venus (1486) by Sandro Botticelli; Sandro Botticelli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frida Kahlo El sueño (La cama) Frida Kahlo El sueño (La cama)
indus-valley-civilization-terracotta-vessel indus-valley-civilization-terracotta-vessel