symbolism

• Sustantivo que denota el uso de símbolos para representar ideas o cualidades, o un sistema de representaciones simbólicas. También puede referirse al movimiento artístico de finales del siglo XIX que expresaba ideas abstractas mediante imágenes simbólicas.

A noun referring to the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, or a system of symbolic representations. It can also refer to an artistic movement from the late 19th century that expressed abstract ideas through symbolic imagery.

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1. System of symbolsB2formalart

   A structured set of symbols and their meanings used to represent ideas or concepts.

   sistema de símbolos

   • The symbolism of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is complex.
   • Mathematical symbolism allows for concise expression of equations.
   • The symbolism in the painting was decoded by art historians.

   Sinónimossymbology

2. Practice of symbolic meaningB2formalart

   The act of giving objects, actions, or events a deeper, often abstract, meaning beyond their literal sense.

   Simbolismo (práctica de dar significado simbólico)

   • The use of a dove in the story is a clear example of symbolism for peace.
   • Religious symbolism often involves light representing divinity.
   • The author's symbolism of the storm represented inner turmoil.

   Sinónimossymbolisationsymbolisingsymbolizationsymbolizing

3. C1formalart

   A late 19th-century artistic movement that sought to express abstract or mystical ideas through symbolic imagery rather than direct representation.

   Simbolismo

   • Symbolism in poetry often uses metaphors to convey emotions.
   • The painter Gustav Moreau was a key figure in the Symbolism movement.
   • Symbolism rejected realism in favor of dreamlike and mythical themes.