SYMBOLISM....IN
ART.....WHAT IS IT?
Art books
have whole chapters on this subject.
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| Can you see the symbolism in this painting of Jean Hart's? |
Symbolism.
First, a
symbol is anything that, over time, human beings have decided is a
representation of some thing. They must be agreed about and people must
recognize them as meaning one thing. Some artist will make up a symbol that
means something important them but has no meaning to a viewer. When doing
abstract artwork you may see a symbol just to give you an idea of what the
painting is about. It's a way for the artist to let you know what this painting
is about, ...peace, love, rage, etc. It's helpful for the viewier to have help
translating the artwork.
Symbolism is
not only seen in artwork, but, in theater, literature, and music.
Almost
anywhere where the artist wants the viewer to go beyond the singular dimension
of the artwork. The Art Movements that used symbolism best were Modernist,
Expressionism, and Symbolism
Some of the
more famous artist are;
Paul Gauguin,
Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Here are some common symbols and
their meanings
Circle,
represents eternity.
Chain,
connection that exists between every living thing on the planet.
Figure
8, infinity, balance of power between the sun and the
moon.
Square,
foundation upon which everthing else is built
Spiral,
change and forward motion.
Triangle,
creative focus of mind, body and spirit.
Butterfly, represents the soul
and transformation.
Cat,
good luck and a deep love of all things beautiful in the
world.
Coyote,
cleverness
Deer,
maternal love.
That should get you started on
your next painting,
Be Inspired,
~Jean
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