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Alma mater is an allegorical Latin phrase meaning 'nourishing mother'. It personifies a school that a person has attended or graduated from. The term is related to alumnus, meaning 'nursling', which d
The Alma Mater statue at Columbia University in New York City, cast by Daniel Chester French in 1903
The Alma Mater statue at Columbia University in New York City, cast by Daniel Chester French in 1903
John Legate's Alma Mater for the University of Cambridge, written in 1600, the first known use of the term
John Legate's Alma Mater for the University of Cambridge, written in 1600, the first known use of the term
The University of Bologna, the world's oldest university in continuous operation, known in Latin as Alma Mater Studiorum (nourishing mother of studies
The University of Bologna, the world's oldest university in continuous operation, known in Latin as Alma Mater Studiorum (nourishing mother of studies)
Alma Mater at the University of Havana
Alma Mater at the University of Havana
Allegory
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As a literary device or artistic form, an allegory is a narrative or visual representation intended as symbolism for something with moral or political significance. Authors have used allegory througho
Alma mater
…Alma mater (Latin: alma mater; pl.: almae matres) is an allegorical Latin phrase meaning 'nourishing mother'. It personifies a school that a person has attended or graduated from. The term is related to alumnus, meaning…
Pearl, miniature from Cotton Nero A.x. The dreamer stands on the other side of the stream from the Pearl-maiden. Pearl is one of the greatest allegori
Pearl, miniature from Cotton Nero A.x. The dreamer stands on the other side of the stream from the Pearl-maiden. Pearl is one of the greatest allegories from the High Middle Ages.
Salvator Rosa: Allegory of Fortune, representing Fortuna, the goddess of luck, with the horn of plenty
Salvator Rosa: Allegory of Fortune, representing Fortuna, the goddess of luck, with the horn of plenty
Allegory of the recognition of the Empire of Brazil and its independence. The painting depicts British diplomat Sir Charles Stuart presenting his lett
Allegory of the recognition of the Empire of Brazil and its independence. The painting depicts British diplomat Sir Charles Stuart presenting his letter of credence to Emperor Pedro I of Brazil, who is flanked by his wife Maria Leopoldina, their daughter Maria da Glória (later Queen of Portugal as Maria II), and other dignitaries. At right, a winged figure, representing History, carving the "great event" on a stone tablet.
Marco Marcola: Mythological allegory
Marco Marcola: Mythological allegory