The Symbols of Art: Decoding the Hidden Meanings of Art

Unpack the powerful visual symbols artists have used throughout history.

From a single flower to a carefully placed skull, works of art across history are filled with symbols that carry powerful meanings. The Symbols of Art reveals how artists use these symbols to communicate ideas without relying on words.

Why is there a lily in that religious painting? Why does a still life include an hourglass, a mirror, or a piece of fruit? In some cases, these symbols would have been immediately unde...