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Discover the rich history and diverse symbolism in art, from Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu to Fra Angelico's 'Last Judgement' painting. Explore religious symbols, the language of flowers in Millais' 'Ophelia,' and Pablo Picasso's 'Dove' masterpiece. Unravel the meanings behind iconic paintings like 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and 'The Persistence of Memory.'
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Imagery in Art The Language and Symbols
English Church Art from around 1200 A.D. The Ladder Between Heaven and Hell.
Doom Painting: Last Judgement by Fra Angelico, painted in the late 14th Century.
Explore the imagery in two of the paintings below. Refer to the information sheet as a guide. Try to respond first and then look them up on Google or Wikipedia as they are famous paintings. (Above) Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer (1665) (Above) Where have we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Paul Gauguin (Right) The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali (1931)