Symbol

The Boating Party, by Mary Cassatt
The boat is sailing on the water
The family is on the boat
Implicit - when something gives you a clue about what is
-The woman is the child's mother
-it's windy
-the man is the child's father
-they are sailing on the sea
-the boat is going towards away
-they are in a hurry
- they are married
- the man is rowing the boat

Explicit - when something is clearly explained
- woman holding the child represents care and compassion
- the man represents help and strength
- the land is representing safety