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Opulent parties with abundant food symbolize the excesses of wealth and the hedonistic lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties in America, juxtaposed with underlying emptiness.

The painting depicts the final meal shared by Jesus with his disciples. The food on the table includes bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ, which is central to the Christian Eucharist tradition.

While not centered on food, the picnic scene in the painting with scattered food items reflects the changing social norms and leisure activities of 19th-century Parisian bourgeoisie.

The series explores the culinary philosophies and practices of renowned chefs around the world, highlighting the social and cultural significance of their food and cuisine.

This painting shows an opulent display of food, emphasizing the wealth and abundance of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. It reflects cultural attitudes towards luxury and the transience of life.

The painting portrays a peasant family eating a simple meal of potatoes, emphasizing the hard life of rural laborers and the significance of potatoes as a staple food in European history.

This children's book centers on a magical chocolate factory, exploring themes of indulgence, morality, and desire through the world of sweets and confectionery.

The scarcity of food during the Great Depression is a recurring theme, symbolizing the plight of the dispossessed and the social injustices they faced.

The request 'Please sir, I want some more' highlights the harsh realities of poverty and hunger in Victorian England. Food becomes a symbol of social inequality.

This book critiques modern dietary habits and highlights the cultural shift towards highly processed foods, promoting a philosophy of eating whole foods for health and well-being.

The children's picture book uses the journey of a caterpillar eating various foods to teach counting and the days of the week, also depicting the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.

The arrival of a chocolaterie in a traditional French village disrupts the status quo, with chocolate symbolizing temptation, change, and indulgence against conservative values.

A lavish feast transforms a devout and ascetic community, highlighting contrasts between spiritual nourishment and the sensual pleasure of food, as well as cultural exchange.

Cheese is depicted as a symbol of affluence against rustic elements, contrasting the simple life of peasants with the prosperity of the cheese market in Flanders.

This painting represents the wealth and trade in the Dutch Republic through the depiction of fine cheeses and other luxury items, reflecting the importance of cheese in Dutch culture.

This memoir details Hemingway's experiences in Paris, including the culinary scene of the 1920s, revealing cultural insights into French cuisine and the bohemian lifestyle.

A seminal cookbook in American culinary history, it has documented and shaped the way Americans cook and think about food for generations.

Depicting the moment when the resurrected Jesus is recognized by his disciples in the breaking of bread, the painting highlights the cultural and theological significance of sharing a meal as an act of communion.

Food is a central theme in this novel, with each chapter beginning with a Mexican recipe. The culinary experiences are tied to the protagonist's emotions and family traditions.