questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ninjai Feb. 20, 2018, 12:51 p.m. The symbolic work of art showing the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death is called... memento moricarpe diemvanitasgravisVanitas means "futility" or "worthlessness", the traditional Christian view being that earthly goods and pursuits are transient and worthless. Vanitas themes were common in medieval funerary art, with most surviving examples in sculpture. Common symbols include skulls, rotten fruit, bubbles, smoke, watches, and hourglasses.NinjaiShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Vanitas0Very interesting! wikipedia → Vanitasreach: rather globalartnamespaintingVotes Acceptable misanthrope Acceptable Eolia Acceptable olorion