Symbolism
n. movement in art and literature in the late 19th century that rejected realism and tried to express abstract or ideas through the use of symbolic images symbolism n. expression of an idea by means of symbols (as in art, literature, etc.); system of symbols; symbolic meaning; (in Christianity) use of any specific special identification images or marks to signify a religious message or divine being (such as the bread and wine used in the Eucharist are symbols and not literally the flesh and blood of Jesus (in Christianity) | ||||
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Symbolism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Symbolism
(n.)
The science of creeds; symbolics.
(n.)
The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
(n.)
The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.
(n.)
A system of symbols or representations.
(n.)
A combining together of parts or ingredients.
(n.)
The science of creeds; symbolics.
(n.)
The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
(n.)
The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.
(n.)
A system of symbols or representations.
(n.)
A combining together of parts or ingredients.
| WordNet 2.0 |
symbolism
Noun
1. a system of symbols and symbolic representations
(hypernym) symbol
2. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
(synonym) symbolization, symbolisation
(hypernym) practice, pattern
3. an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
(hypernym) artistic movement, art movement
Noun
1. a system of symbols and symbolic representations
(hypernym) symbol
2. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
(synonym) symbolization, symbolisation
(hypernym) practice, pattern
3. an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
(hypernym) artistic movement, art movement
Symbolism Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
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Symbolism
1886 France - artist movement characterized by mysticism and romanticism - employing dream imageries and mythology elements - influence to art nouveau , Les Nabis and surrealism
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1886 France - artist movement characterized by mysticism and romanticism - employing dream imageries and mythology elements - influence to art nouveau , Les Nabis and surrealism
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| Fine Art Terminology |
Symbolism
An art style developed in the late 19th
century characterized by the incorporation of
symbols and ideas, usually spiritual or mystical in
nature, which represent the inner life of people.
Traditional modeled, pictorial depictions are
replaced or contrasted by flat mosaic-like surfaces
decoratively embellished with figures and design
elements.
An art style developed in the late 19th
century characterized by the incorporation of
symbols and ideas, usually spiritual or mystical in
nature, which represent the inner life of people.
Traditional modeled, pictorial depictions are
replaced or contrasted by flat mosaic-like surfaces
decoratively embellished with figures and design
elements.
| Phobia |
Symbolophobia
Fear of symbolism
Fear of symbolism
Symbolism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Symbolism
- "Symbolic" redirects here. For other uses, see Symbolism (disambiguation) and Symbolic (disambiguation).
The term "symbolism" is often limited to use in contrast to "representationalism"; defining the general directions of a linear spectrum - where in all symbolic concepts can be viewed in relation, and where changes in context may imply systemic changes to individual and collective definitions of symbols. "Symbolism" may refer to a way of choosing representative symbols in line with abstract rather than literal properties, allowing for the broader interpretation of a carried meaning than more literal concept-representations allow. A religion can be described as a language of concepts related to human spirituality. Symbolism hence is an important aspect of most religions. However, not all use it, but most do at some point in time.
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