memento mori

The Latin phrase memento mori, meaning literally 'remember to die', encapsulates a rich and varied artistic tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages, of

Memento mori engendered an opposite imperative -- memento vivere

memento mori Memento mori images are found not only on tombs and gravestones, but also in association with the memorial plaques found in Catholic churches

kana morisawa In this way, and without realizing it, I was raised with a daily practice of memento mori Latin for “remember that you must die,” memento mori