To convey a message or idea beyond the literal meaning of the artwork.

To create a sense of mystery and intrigue.

To add visual interest and complexity to the artwork.

To make the artwork more aesthetically pleasing.

A dove to represent peace.

A heart to represent love.

A skull to represent death.

A snake to represent evil.

By using symbols to represent abstract concepts.

By telling a story through the artwork.

By using contrasting elements to create tension.

By using unexpected or unusual imagery.

A symbol represents a single idea or concept, while an allegory tells a story.

A symbol is literal, while an allegory is figurative.

A symbol is used to create a sense of mystery, while an allegory is used to convey a message.

A symbol is visual, while an allegory is literary.

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh.

The Last Supper by Michelangelo.

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli.

It represents the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate.

It represents the knowledge that Adam and Eve gained after eating the forbidden fruit.

It represents the temptation that Adam and Eve faced.

It represents the fall of man.

The use of bright colors creates a sense of anxiety and unease.

The use of dark colors creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

The use of contrasting colors creates a sense of tension and conflict.

The use of muted colors creates a sense of calm and serenity.

It represents the viewer's own reflection.

It represents the artist's reflection.

It represents the reflection of the Spanish royal family.

It represents the reflection of the world.

The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension.

The use of light and shadow creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and space.

The use of light and shadow creates a sense of movement and energy.

It represents the Holy Spirit.

It represents the Virgin Mary.

It represents the birth of Jesus Christ.

It represents the peace and love that will come with the birth of Jesus Christ.

It creates a sense of depth and space.

It draws the viewer's attention to the central figure of Jesus Christ.

It creates a sense of tension and conflict.

It creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

It represents the death of Jesus Christ.

It represents the suffering of Jesus Christ.

It represents the redemption of mankind.

It represents the victory of good over evil.

The use of bright colors creates a sense of joy and optimism.

The use of dark colors creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

The use of contrasting colors creates a sense of tension and conflict.

The use of muted colors creates a sense of calm and serenity.

It represents the sun.

It represents happiness and joy.

It represents hope and optimism.

It represents the beauty of nature.

The use of sharp lines creates a sense of tension and conflict.

The use of curved lines creates a sense of movement and energy.

The use of broken lines creates a sense of chaos and destruction.

The use of thick lines creates a sense of weight and solidity.