symbolism

simbolismo

Uso di oggetti, immagini o azioni per esprimere idee oltre il loro significato diretto.

In inglese semplice: The use of objects, pictures, or actions to express ideas beyond their direct meaning.

• The poem uses colour symbolism.
• We discussed the symbolism of the broken clock.
• What does the bird’s symbolism tell us about the story?

Come si usa: symbolism of something (She explained the symbolism of the red door.)

Espressioni comuni: religious symbolism, symbolism in art

simbolismo

Movimento artistico e letterario che esprimeva idee profonde attraverso immagini e significati indiretti.

In inglese semplice: A movement in art and writing that used images and indirect meanings to express deep ideas.

• She studies symbolism in French poetry.
• The exhibition explores symbolism in nineteenth-century painting.
• His early poems show the influence of symbolism.

Espressioni comuni: French symbolism, symbolism in poetry