Symbolism

This encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols?from amethyst to Zodiac.

List of contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- From Synthetism to Symbolism -- Suggestion, Mystery, Dream -- Supernaturalism and Naturalism -- Criticism and Theory -- Idéistes -- Correspondences -- Icon Editions

About the author

Goldwater, Robert

Summary

This book offers strong insights on how to read the literary, mystical or esoteric character of certain kinds of Symbolist art. It provides combination of approaches: symbolism as a set of concepts and as an artistic climate, and focuses on the difference between Symbolism and Art Nouveau.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Goldwater, Goldwater Robert
• Publisher: Westview Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780064300957
• ISBN: 978-0-06-430095-7
• No. of pages: 324
• Series: Icon Editions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; ART / General, Art treatments & subjects, The Arts: treatments and subjects