Allegory is a simple story which has a symbolic and more complex level of meaning. Characters, setting, objects and colours can all stand for or represent other bigger ideas. Many fables and fairy ...

If a form of storytelling is deserving of a renaissance, it’s allegory. Allegory’s association with fable has done it a disservice, unintentionally relegating it to the realm of children’s ...

The Allegory as a Critique of Society and Politics Plato’s cave allegory has implications for politics and society, including how we think about power, governance, and the role of a leader such ...

A student has chosen the artwork Allegory by John Bellany as a subject for question one. Consider what they might say and then look at their preparatory work. Oil paint on hardboard has been used.