For those who are interested in symbolism in art, especially Muslim art, the symbols of the Taj Mahal are obvious. First, let's look at the studies that have been done on the symbolism of the Taj Mahal. Until the 20th century: A symbol of love. Until the middle of the 20th century the Taj Mahal has not really been studied.
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. This was originally recorded in a 1920s Jazz style by Jackie DeShannon on her 1975 album, New Arrangement. DeShannon wrote the song with the songwriter Donna Weiss. According to DeShannon, she got the idea for the song after watching the 1942 Bette Davis movie Now Voyager.
Perhaps the strongest inspiration for Hurston's writing of Their Eyes Were Watching God was her former lover Percival Punter. Hurston writes in her autobiography that the romance between Janie and Tea Cake was inspired by a tumultuous love affair.e organized a group of authors including Hurston to create their own magazine, FIRE!! , that would publish the African-American experience without any filters or censors. Hurston's contributions, like her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, used vernacular southern African-American English.