Symbolism in art

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Art. In my paintings I strive to demonstrate a fusion of abstraction and symbolism. It is a perfect medium to express my spirituality, dreams and imagination. Symbols used have deep personal meaning.

My name is Szymon Kot. I'm a painter and designer from Poland who would like to invite you into his world. Through my works, I try to change your point of view, show you the hidden meaning and the other side of the same coin.

Full of ornate stonework, cemeteries can be beautiful spaces both to mourn the deceased and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. Yet there is more to these places than carvings of skulls, crosses and crossbones. A snapped rose branch, for instance, indicates a life ended too soon. Wheat, meanwhile, signifies a life fully

Artist Rithika Merchant draws on myriad references from the specific to the universal to create surreal, mythical works.

The new Leonardo exhibition is offering art lovers an extraordinary insight into the methodology behind the man whose work including The Lady With An Ermine (pictured) will be on display at the National Gallery.

Throughout human history, symbols have been used to express religious ideologies and convey important social messages. In this article, let's look at 28 po...

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Cottagecore Aesthetic Painting -"Pomegranate" fruits and trees were popular symbols in ancient Asian and Mediterranean art. It is customary to have it on New Year's Eve or Thanksgiving tables, with the belief that it will bring abundance to the home. As a symbol in ancient art it is generally used to denote fertility and abundance, a meaning which holds true in traditions throughout the Orient. The connection that the pomegranate bears to fertility and abundance is derived from the fact…

Since ancient times, various geometric shapes, patterns, and proportions have been deemed sacred, thought to hold the secrets of the universe within th...