#symbolism

#symbolism

While tarot cards are now commonly associated with fortune-telling and spiritual guidance, they began as a game for the Italian elite. In this short film from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, curators delve into the museum's tarot collection - from rare hand-painted 15th-century decks to contemporary examples - tracing tarot's evolution across ages. Throughout, they highlight the cards' intricate craftsmanship, symbolic systems and links to diverse folklore, mythologies and astrology.

We were not allowed to paint in red, green, black and white: The Palestinian flag was forbidden. And the colors of the Palestinian flag were forbidden,

In the extant myths of the Norse people and in the archaeological record alike, Mjölnir seems to have had several meanings. From its creation by dwarves to Bronze Age rock carvings, through the Christian conversion of Scandinavia to Thor's dressing as a bride after its theft by a giant, and into the mythic aftermath of Ragnarök, Mjölnir's symbolism reverberated through time.

Artworks inspired by chess boards, landscapes, and nature by Sydney-based artist Sasha Krautman. Chess is a game filled with contrast, order, mystery, luck, and fate. For Krautman, there's a lot of symbolism to be found in one game, even in one simple black and white pattern. Her collection consists of 12 chess board-style art pieces, each bringing together 2 images that simultaneously oppose and fulfill the other.

For the Hakka people, the oil-paper umbrella carries profound cultural meaning.

Theories abound regarding why snails were often depicted as formidable foes in medieval manuscripts, with suggestions that they represented the rival Germanic Lombards who had invaded Italy.

The legislation that made the eagle official came from members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation. The federal act recognizes the eagles' centrality in most Indigenous peoples' spiritual lives and sacred belief systems.

Throughout the first half of Season 3, Carrie has emphasized two particular things within her home: the glass dining table she found on 1stDibs, which she thought represented her and Aidan's relationship, and the unique glass window that Aidan accidentally shattered when he was throwing rocks at her window, completely fumbling his surprise romantic gesture.

Open Window in its simplicity is a metaphor for looking inside. An informal invitation to walk up closer and peek in.

At their November wedding, handwritten letters played another big part-one for each guest in attendance, doubling as a place card. 'They were so special to write-usually with a beer at Marx Cafe, a glass of tine at Tryst, or a cocktail at The Line,' says Keely.

The table scattered with dinner dishes symbolizes their ruined relationship, showcasing how the remnants of shared moments can turn into a battlefield.

A show at the Getty Center titled "Symbols and Signs: Decoding Medieval Manuscripts" aims to illuminate the formerly impenetrable language of medieval texts through familiar codes.

Language is a collection of symbols that conveys meaning; some words reference tangible objects while others evoke profound emotions or abstract concepts.

A baby seagull got the StPeter's piazza people get excited and then White Smoke happened!!!

Clothing is essential in character design as it conveys information about personality, role, culture, and social station, beyond just physical attributes.