symbolism

• Nom désignant l'utilisation de symboles pour représenter des idées ou des qualités, ou un système de représentations symboliques. Peut aussi se référer au mouvement artistique de la fin du XIXe siècle qui exprimait des idées abstraites à travers des images symboliques.

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.

   Système de symboles

   • 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.

   Synonymessymbology

2. Practice of symbolic meaningB2formalart

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

   symbolisme

   • 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.

   Synonymessymbolisationsymbolisingsymbolizationsymbolizing

3. C1formalart

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

   Symbolisme

   • 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.