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Allegory, a powerful artistic tool that transcends time and culture, has the ability to convey profound messages through symbolism and metaphor

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Allegory Collection: Postcard commemorating the 12 Regiment of Saluzzo Cavalry
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Allegory Collection: Regimental postcard Piedmont Royal Cavalry, siege of Turin
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Allegory Collection: View of the city of Kyoto
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of a young woman signaling for silence. The portrait is put on a postcard
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Allegory Collection: View of Piazza dei Martiri in Naples with the 'Colonna della Vittoria' (Victory Column)
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Allegory Collection: Animated view of Cavour Square in Milan
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Allegory Collection: Piazzetta di San Marco with rain effect, Venice
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Allegory Collection: Piazza Navona flooded by water, Rome
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Allegory Collection: Stereoscopic image of a detail of the west wing of the Camposanto di Pisa
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Allegory Collection: Four panels depicting Hope, Faith, Fortitude and Temperance from the left wing of the South door
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Allegory Collection: 'Lazzarone' (Neapolitan homeless beggar). Naples
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Allegory Collection: An elderly man sitting on a trunk near his home; France
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Allegory Collection: Rome: Piazza Navona and the Fountain of Four Rivers, and that of Moro
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Allegory Collection: The crater of Etna seen from the Torre del Filosofo, Catania
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of the Hungarian Istvn Trr general and politician (1825-1908) in Palermo
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Allegory Collection: Predil Lake (formerly Raibl) at the feet of the Giulian Alps, province of Udine
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Allegory Collection: The town of Cave del Predil (formerly Raibl), surrounded by the Cinque Punte of the Dolomites
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Allegory Collection: View of the Foro Bonaparte in Milan with the Equestrian Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi;
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Allegory Collection: Fontana Vecchia or Old Fountain in Bologna
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of the politician and italian patriot Camillo Benso Count of Cavour (1810-1861)
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of the composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of the writer Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873)
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Allegory Collection: Some people at Amoy observe a float depicting a temple
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Allegory Collection: Piazza Navona flooded by water; Stereoscopic photograph
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Allegory Collection: The Mannhart mountain chain seen from Cave del Predil, province of Udine
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Allegory Collection: Young woman playing a piano accompanied by another singing youth in a religious institution
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Allegory Collection: Bas-relief of the imperial four-horse chariot inside the Arch of Titus in Rome
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Allegory Collection: Cows to pasture in Holland
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Allegory Collection: Boats docked along the Dee river running along the small forest in Chester, capital of Cheshire
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Allegory Collection: Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi; work by Ettore Ferrari, located in Piazza Garibaldi, Pisa
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Allegory Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, carved marble, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), New Sacristy
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Allegory Collection: The Pavilion of the Tobacco Manufacturers at an Exposition: main entrance
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Allegory Collection: The Brenta mountain chain, near Trento
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Allegory Collection: Fresco with the title Desjardins, by Gorges de la Chiffa. The fresco shows a hunting with men
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Allegory Collection: View of the Brenta mountain chain, near Trento
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of the italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Allegory Collection: The sarcophagus of san Barbaziano in the Cathedral of Ravenna
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Allegory Collection: The town and cathedral of St. Vinzenz of Heiligenblut, Carinzia, Austria
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Allegory Collection: View of Acquaverde Square in Genoa, with the Monument to Cristophoro Columbus at its centre
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Allegory Collection: Portrait of Cesare Battisti
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Allegory Collection: The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain
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Allegory Collection: Night: Allegorical figure
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Allegory Collection: A village at the foot of mount Arlberg, in the Tyrol, Austria
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Allegory Collection: Panorama of Bludenz, town of Tyrol at the feet of Mount Arlberg, Austria
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Allegory Collection: The cloister of a palace in Cairo, Egypt
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Allegory Collection: Wall paintings in the tomb of the functionary Nakht; in the center of the wall is a representation
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Allegory Collection: Panorama of Riva del Garda seen from the dock
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Allegory Collection: The Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Corso Cairoli, Turin, work by Odardo Tabacchi


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Allegory, a powerful artistic tool that transcends time and culture, has the ability to convey profound messages through symbolism and metaphor. Just like Plato's Cave Allegory, which explores the concept of enlightenment and the struggle to perceive reality beyond our limited perceptions. In Norman Lindsay's "A Star Explodes, " we witness an explosion of ideas and emotions as art becomes a catalyst for change. Similarly, the meeting of Atlantic and Pacific in the Panama Canal symbolizes unity and connectivity on a global scale in "Kiss of the Oceans. " "The Workers May-Pole" serves as a design for a socialist poster, representing solidarity among laborers striving for equality. Meanwhile, William H. Beard's allegorical painting "WALL STREET: BEARS & BULLS" captures the volatile nature of financial markets with its depiction of animals symbolizing market trends. An 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary" sheds light on water pollution as a source of disease, urging society to address environmental issues responsibly. In Lissitzky's iconic poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge, " we see political commentary through abstract symbolism during revolutionary times. The alchemical tree in Philosophia reformata represents transformation and spiritual growth while reflecting upon ancient wisdom passed down through generations. The Temperance Movement broadsheet from 1887 warns against alcohol abuse using vivid imagery like devils sliding down toboggans. Through Alphonse Mucha's artwork titled "Summer, " we are transported into an idyllic world where nature thrives harmoniously with humanity—a reminder to cherish our environment amidst industrialization. Lastly, an 1866 pollution cartoon emphasizes how human actions can have dire consequences on our health and well-being. These diverse examples demonstrate how allegories serve as mirrors reflecting societal concerns or aspirations throughout history—inviting us to ponder deeper meanings behind seemingly simple images or narratives.