Definition of Simbolism
Symbolism has been divided into two kinds, symbolism of colour and
symbolism of form. Of colours, black typifies grief and death;
blue, hope, love of divine works, divine contemplation, piety,
sincerity; pale blue, power, Christian prudence, love of good works,
serene conscience; gold, glory and power; green, faith,
immortality, resurrection, gladness; pale green, baptism; grey,
tribulation; purple, justice, royalty; red, martyrdom for
faith, charity, divine love; rose-colour, martyrdom; saffron,
confessors; scarlet, fervour and glory; silver, chastity and
purity; violet, penitence; white, purity, temperance,
innocence, chastity, and faith in God. Instances of form: Anchor
typifies hope; palm, victory; sword, death or martyrdom; the
lamb, Christ; unicorn, purity. Of stones, moreover, the
amethyst typifies humility; diamond, invulnerable faith;
sardonyx, sincerity; sapphire, hope, &c.
- Wikipedia
Sym"bol*ism (?), n. 1.
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.
2. A system of symbols or
representations.
3. (Chem.) (a) The
practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed
thereby. (b) A combining together of parts
or ingredients. [Obs.]
4. (Theol.) The science of creeds;
symbolics.
Sym"bol*ism (?), n. 1.
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.
2. A system of symbols or
representations.
3. (Chem.) (a) The
practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed
thereby. (b) A combining together of parts
or ingredients. [Obs.]
4. (Theol.) The science of creeds;
symbolics.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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