Playwright Fateh Azzam discusses the symbolism in his work. Students will recognize the use of symbols in art and writing as a method to convey ideas. Students will examine a work of art and identify ...

Uncover why shapes and symbols are a key part of Christian art with this comprehensive lesson based on Westminster Abbey. Spend time getting to grips with sacred geometry, as well as exploring the ...

The heart as an organ, blood and all As an organ, the heart is most often represented in European art from the Middle Ages onwards in a more anatomically correct manner than the symbol we have ...

Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...

Art historians have generally dismissed the possibility that there is any representational aspect to these works, but a new scientific study suggests that the artist, whether consciously or ...

These symbols, along with the temple’s alignment to the Sun’s rays, create a celestial clock that marries art and astronomy. In Tamil Nadu’s Brihadeeswarar Temple, the zodiac appears in an ...