Rarely does a symbol encompass so much and rarely does a symbol appear do visually stunning as a motif that its connotations are overcome by its simple beauty. It’s another Sunday and you’re reading Symbolism Sunday, where I prepare you for a long day of lounging and absorbing culture and art. If I can entice… Continue reading Symbolism, The Peacock
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Symbolism, The Woman
If you see a woman weeping at a tomb or plinth, this is considered to be the mourning ‘widow’ / ‘grieving woman’ / representation of the Madonna. The woman was the focal point of the family and considered to uphold the virtue of the house, hence why the focus of mourning has been centred on… Continue reading Symbolism, The Woman