Tag: Memento Mori
The Skeleton Holding a Book
I can still remember now standing in awe at the skeleton holding a book high upon a tomb in Greyfriar’s kirkyard. It’s a perfect example of how the dead speak to us still beyond their grave. Memento Mori Photography in Edinburgh Edinburgh was my choice of city break purely based on the magnificent old kirkyard… Read more
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Mortality Symbols and Memento Mori
Mortality symbols and Memento Mori are related concepts, but they have distinct meanings and purposes. Today, I will explore these concepts using some of my favourite images together with my own thoughts on the subject. What are mortality symbols? Firstly, mortality symbols, as the name suggests, are visual representations of death commonly found on ancient… Read more
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The Legend of George and Kitty Smith
George and Kitty Smith of Billinge in Merseyside most certainly still speak to us from their spectacular grave found in St Aidan’s churchyard. With this being such a grand example of Memento Mori, I began my quest to find out more about the Smiths. My research didn’t disappoint me as I began reading about the… Read more
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Dance of Death
The Danse Macabre translates into English as the Dance of Death. It is a medieval allegory that reminds folk about Memento Mori. No matter what one’s status is in life, the dance of death unites all. Furthermore, this can most certainly be viewed as the origins of Memento Mori. Don’t ask me why, but images… Read more
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It is Important to Live life NOW!
I love the art of Memento Mori in old graveyards and paintings from long ago, but right now, I’m thinking of how relevant the message behind this imagery is, especially with the Coronavirus outbreak. Read more
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