: The first "1" in the year 1999 is frequently interpreted by fans and scholars as a phallic symbol , reinforcing themes of sexuality that Prince explored throughout his career.
The hand-drawn cover art for the 1982 album 1999 by is often referred to as a "piece" or a complicated piece of art due to its dense collage of symbolic elements. Prince – 1999
: Inside the letter "I" in Prince's name, the phrase "and the Revolution" is written in reverse ("dna eht noituloveR"). This was the first visual acknowledgment of his backing band. : The first "1" in the year 1999
: The cover features early iterations of what would eventually become the iconic Love Symbol. It incorporates separate symbols for peace (☮), femininity (♀), and masculinity (♂). This was the first visual acknowledgment of his backing band
The "piece" contains several key hidden and symbolic details :