Symbolism
Symbolism is an artistic movement which originated in France during the late 19th century, after the Franco-Prussian war of 1871. The goal of this art was to express ideas and emotions by symbolism, especially prominent in painting, poetry and literature. Artists used symbols from dreams, mythology or religion to evoke meaning without being explicitly realistic. The style is also characterized by an interest in death, melancholy, nightmares and the supernatural. Symbolists believed that art should aim to capture more emotional and spiritual meaning than Realist art. Their subjects are often, but not always, unidentifiable. In general, Symbolist artists shunned the Realistic style in favor of a personal vision that attempts to convey an inner feeling or mood. The roots of symbolism can be found in Romanticism, which emphasized the role of the individual and their interpretation of objects according to emotion and imagination. It also was influenced by the transcendentalist philosophy of Immanuel Kant. In addition to its emphasis on emotion, Symbolism was similar to Romanticism in that it often uses supernatural beings, fantasy and symbols not grounded in reality. This contrasts with Realism's focus on everyday life and physical appearances. Symbolist painters were mainly concerned with two genres: landscape and portrait painting. They also attempted to capture a sense of mystery and fantasy using rich colors and decorative forms. In contrast with Realism, Symbolism depicted people in realistic settings and symbolist painters focused on the imagination, dreams and spirituality to convey inner meaning.
Jan Toorop, 1868 - Portrait of Annie Toorop - fine art print
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Odilon Redon, 1905 - Still Life with Fruit - fine art print
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1891 - The Shepherd's Song - fine art print
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Karl Mediz, 1905 - Landscape with rocks - fine art print
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Jan Toorop, 1912 - The miraculous catch of fish - fine art print
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Odilon Redon, 1890 - Symbolic Head - fine art print
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Ferdinand Hodler, 1907 - Portrait of James Vibert, Sculptor - fine art print
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Maurice Denis, 1903 - Privacy or mender to the window - fine art print
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Karl Mediz, 1902 - Hieleros - fine art print
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1867 - Sleep - fine art print
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1887 - The Fisherman's Family - fine art print
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1886 - Tamaris - fine art print
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Albert Pinkham Ryder, 1880 - The Toilers of the Sea - fine art print
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Karl Mediz, 1897 - The vultures in the rocky outcroppings - fine art print
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, 1891 - Summer - fine art print
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Jan Toorop, 1885 - Annie Hall you Lissadell, Surrey - fine art print
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Jan Toorop, 1885 - Women at sea - fine art print
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Albert Pinkham Ryder, 1870 - Moonlight Marine - fine art print
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