Allegory Collection (page 8)

A village at the foot of mount Arlberg, in the Tyrol, Austria Austria Tyrol. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Panorama of Bludenz, town of Tyrol at the feet of Mount Arlberg, Austria Austria Tyrol. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The cloister of a palace in Cairo, Egypt Egypt Cairo. Date of Photograph:1911

Wall paintings in the tomb of the functionary Nakht; in the center of the wall is a representation of a false-door stele in which the deceased and his wife are visible with eight male

Panorama of Riva del Garda seen from the dock Riva del Garda Lake Garda, Riva del Garda, dock. Date of Photograph:1911

The Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Corso Cairoli, Turin, work by Odardo Tabacchi Turin Corso Cairoli Statue Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Straw-weavers. Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

The Italian general and statesman Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) Italy. Date of Photograph:10/06/1860

Columns of San Todaro and San Marco, the Biblioteca Marciana and Palazzo Ducale, the bell tower of San Marco; piazza San Marco, Venice Venice Column Oriental art and culture, Asia

Wall painting in the tomb Sennefer, senior official who lived during the reign Amenfi II in Sheikh Abd el Qurna (Valley of the Nobles) at Thebes Egypt Sheikh Abd el Qurna (Valley of the Nobles)

Guy's Cliff seen from the Avon river, England Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Tugenbrunnen, monumental fountain in Lorenzer Platz in Nuremberg. Germany Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Column of the Victory (Siegessaule), erected to celebrate the German victories on Denmark, Austria, and France; the work is in Berlin

View of the neoclassical Schlossplatz in Stuttgart. At its centre, the column erected to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the throne ascending by part of King William I (Jubilaumsaule)

Commemorative monument to the Girondists, constituting of a fountain over which a monumental column rises. Place des Quinconces, Bordeaux

A room in the casin of Montecarlo. Principality of Monaco, France France Principality of Monaco, Montecarlo, casino Hall Liberty, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe

Palazzo Pubblico and Piazza della Libert, San Marino San Marino Statue Neo-Romanticism, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Group portrait in a car to Tyndareus Messina Tyndareus. Date of Photograph:23-25/08//1913

Portrait of a scene of a young Japanese woman in traditional dress downwind Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1899

Romerberg Square with the Fountain of Justice and the Nikolaikirche, in Frankfurt on Main. Germany Frankfurt on Main Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Interior of the Mausoleum, Doric templet at the centre of Charlottenburg Castle Park. The construction contains the royal tombs of Queen Luise, of King Frederic William III

Animated image of a small square with a monumental fountain, in Nordhausen. Germany Nordhausen. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Portrait of the girl group next to the monument Wolfgang Goethe at the Villa Borghese. In the foreground a child with the circle Rome Villa Borghese Commemorative Equestrian Monument Decadent

Portal of Arts or Main portal of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia Perugia corso Vannucci Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:09/1922

The Chion-in Temple in Kyoto, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880

The Kinkakngi Temple in Kyoto, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880

View of Tokyo, Japan Japan Tokyo. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880

Women in a swimsuit in the crystal clear waters of the Elba Island Livorno Elba Island. Date of Photograph:1930

Portrait of a young couple masked, Disappointment, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a young woman, "Discouragement of abandonment", postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

End of the yugoslav demonstration with italian crowd booing in the background in Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:01/05/1946

Booed parade in Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:26/03/1946

View of the Altar of San Regolo in the Cathedral of San Martino, in Lucca, Italy Lucca Altar Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Episcopal chair, by Vassalletto, in the Cathedral of Anagni, Italy Anagni Chair Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1889-1900 ca

The equestrian monument to Charles Albert in Piazza Carlo Alberto in Turin Turin Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Painting by Francesco Francia of the Annunciation, in the Brera Gallery in Milan Milan Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Picture of a statue showing Hercules as a child, in the museum of the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome. The marble figure which dates from roman times, is represented, without clothes

Front part of the pulpit of the duomo of Ravello. The pulpit is made up of a case of rectangular marble, decorated with small columns, mosaics and freizes

The Island of San Giorgio from Piazzetta San Marco in Venice. In the foreground, the column with the Lion of St. Mark Venice Column Oriental art and culture, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D

Neptune Fountain in Via Medina, Naples Naples Via Medina Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Allegorical statue, on a tall pedestal, of Religion, in te Chiostro Maggiore of the cemetery of Poggioreale in Naples. The marble figure is shown holding a cross in her right hand

Detail of the marble floor in the Cathedral in Siena, showing the Libyan Sibyl in Renaissance dress with an open book in her right hand and a scroll in her left

Carved cinerary urn, of Roman period, in the Museo Nazionale in Rome. Cylindrical in shape, it is decorated, between palmette and ovolo cornices, with a frieze of bucrania and festoons, with fruit

The Trevi Fountain, in Rome. At the center is the Triumph of Neptune on a chariot, in the shape of a shell, drawn by two marine horses driven by tritons, one of whom is blowing into a conch shell

Roman copy of a Hellenistic original of the personification of the river Nile, surrounded by sixteen children and numerous symbols of fertility

Interior of the new sacristy with the tomb of Lorenzo De Medici duke of Urbino and the tomb of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Giuliano De Medici Florence Funerary Monument, Tomb High Renaissance

The land entrance to the arsenal in Venice, marked by a great gateway decorated with statues. In the foreground, a peddler talking with a man

A piazza in Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

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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.