From skull emojis to Damien Hirst, the symbolism is everywhere. We're here to help you navigate its art historical roots.
![A skull, a skeleton, candles and other symbols of mortality. Engraving attributed to G. Altzenbach, [16--].](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4e/cb/84/4ecb840b84172356cb2f0b9050590c89.jpg)
