Symbolist: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbolist

 

[หˆsษชmbษ™lษชst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

art movement

Symbolism is an artistic and literary movement that arose in the late 19th century, primarily in France. It sought to express the individual experience of the artist and to evoke emotional responses through suggestive imagery and symbolism rather than through direct representation. Symbolists believed that art should convey deeper meanings and feelings, using symbolism to capture the essence of an idea or emotion. Poetry, painting, and music were often infused with supernatural themes and dream-like imagery, making the work open to interpretation.

Synonyms

artist, poet, thinker.

Examples of usage

  • The Symbolist movement profoundly influenced modern poetry.
  • Many famous artists were associated with the Symbolist movement.
  • Symbolist poets often used nature as a metaphor for human emotions.
  • The use of color and form in Symbolist painting invites personal interpretation.

Interesting Facts

Historical Origins

  • The Symbolist movement began in the late 19th century, mainly in France, as a reaction against realism.
  • Key figures like Stรฉphane Mallarmรฉ and Paul Verlaine explored deeper meanings in their poetry, often using dream-like imagery.

Literature

  • Symbolist poets preferred abstraction, often evoking emotions through symbols rather than detailed descriptions.
  • Works from this movement significantly influenced later literary styles, including Surrealism and Modernism.

Visual Arts

  • Artists like Gustave Moreau and Odilon Redon created pieces filled with symbols that invite viewers to interpret deeper meanings.
  • Symbolism in art often features themes of mysticism and spirituality, moving beyond the visible world.

Music

  • The Symbolist movement extended into music, with composers like Claude Debussy incorporating poetic themes into their compositions.
  • Songs and compositions during this time often reflected the emotional landscapes described by Symbolist poets.

Cultural Impact

  • This movement paved the way for later artistic revolutions, influencing movements in art, literature, and music worldwide.
  • Symbolism encouraged artists to explore the subconscious, paving the way for psychological approaches in later artworks.

Translations

Translations of the word "symbolist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simbolista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค•เคตเคพเคฆเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Symbolist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simbolis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะผะฒะพะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ symbolista

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท symboliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simbolista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sembolist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ง•์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ symbolista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ symbolista

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simbolist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกknu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะผะฒะพะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simbolist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ simbolista