Art symbolism

Kala · July 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM

Where do I find information about the meaning of certain symbols used in Old Masters' paintings? Is it true that a cat in a picture is the symbol for danger?

John · July 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Not sure about where you can read up on art symbolism, but I just saw a Renaissance painting last week where the cat was supposedly a symbol of man's lower nature. (There was a bird in the picture and the idea is that the cat would happily kill the bird without thinking.)

July 9th, 2011, 05:53 AM

simply google: symbols in art - you will find the relevant books

July 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM	#1
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July 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,401	Not sure about where you can read up on art symbolism, but I just saw a Renaissance painting last week where the cat was supposedly a symbol of man's lower nature. (There was a bird in the picture and the idea is that the cat would happily kill the bird without thinking.)

July 9th, 2011, 05:53 AM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	simply google: symbols in art - you will find the relevant books