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

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
Sandro Botticelli – Primavera (c. 1482) Sandro Botticelli – Primavera (c. 1482)
The_Mystical_Nativity National Gallery London The_Mystical_Nativity National Gallery London
Bulfinch’s Mythology Bulfinch’s Mythology
Michelangelo-Creation-of-Man.jpg Michelangelo-Creation-of-Man.jpg
Sunflowers Vincent van Gogh National Gallery Sunflowers Vincent van Gogh National Gallery
Symbolism That Broke Mona Symbolism That Broke Mona
The-National-Gallery-Symbolism The-National-Gallery-Symbolism