Art reflects all aspects of life – from emotions and ideas to people and places. Here you can explore artworks and stories by theme.
Power and politics
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Civil service
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Diplomacy
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Empire and colonialism
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Law and order
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Monarchy and aristocracy
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Parliaments and councils
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Religion and belief
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Angels and demons
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Ceremonies and rituals
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Gods
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Jesus Christ
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Magic and the occult
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Objects and symbols
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Natural world
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Climate change
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Countryside
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Hills and mountains
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Natural disasters
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Night sky
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Rivers and lakes
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War and conflict
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Aircraft (war and conflict)
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Armour and uniform
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Battle scenes
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Buildings and fortifications
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Civilians
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Military life
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Animals and plants
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Bridges and viaducts
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Entertainment venues
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Fortifications
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Gardens and green spaces
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Houses
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Interiors
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Fashion and costume
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Children's costume
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Drapery and classical costume
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Dressmaking, patterns and materials
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Evening and formal costume
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Foreign and national costume
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Hairstyles, cosmetics and body art
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Ideas and emotions
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Anger and hate
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Fear and horror
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Greed and gluttony
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Happiness and joy
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Life and death
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Love and desire
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Transport and industry
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Aircraft (transport)
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Computing
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Energy and fuel
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Machinery and tools
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Manufacturing industry
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Road and rail (transport and industry)
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Sport and leisure
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Celebrations
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Eating and drinking (sport and leisure)
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Hobbies and pastimes
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Holidays and travel
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Horseracing
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Hunting and fishing
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Work and business
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Architecture
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Art
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Circuses, fairs and street entertainers
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Craft (art)
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Dance
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Film and photography
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Home and family
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Bathing and toilet
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Birth, marriage and death
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Daily life
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Eating and drinking (home and family)
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Furniture and interiors
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Housework and gardening
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