Allegory: An allegory is a narrative in which the agents and action, and sometimes the setting as well, are contrived both to make coherent sense on the 'literal,' or primary level of signification, ...

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.

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 ...