Two of the greatest art styles to affect mourning and sentimental jewellery are neoclassicism and romanticism, looking back to classical ideals, a renewal of antique art and thinking, which permeated through to architecture and even literature. This example holds the words ‘Not Lost But Gone Before’ and exemplifies this style, with its urn (hearkening back… Continue reading ‘Not Lost But Gone Before’ Sepia / Neoclassical Ideal
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BMW Tombstone – Taking It Too Far?
In my eyes, there’s never such thing as taking your passions too far, but this wonderful memorial for a man who was passionate about his BMW’s puts a spin on obsession and a new take on mourning art. Too bizarre not to post! >> Via Daily Mail
Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions
Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones A listing of sentimental and memorial jewellery inscriptions: Affection Weeps, Heaven Rejoices All I refuse & thee I chuse Angels Weep When Children Mourn Belle d’Amour (love token) Dearest (love token) Discite Invitatium (memento mori) (separation of justice) E n… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions
Symbolism Meaning: Animals
Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Birds in flight: These are symbolic of the “winged soul.” The representation of the soul by a bird goes back to ancient Egypt. Some older burial art features only wings to convey the symbol of divine mission. Often denote the… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Animals