Publication Date
Fall 12-3-2013
School
School of Communication
Major
Visual Communication Arts
Keywords
art, symbolism, color, meaning, message, sculpture, painting, photography, conceptual, communicate, symbol, truth, represents, emotions
Disciplines
Art and Design | Art Education | Art Practice | Christianity | Ethics in Religion | Fashion Design | Fine Arts | Graphic Design | Illustration | Other Arts and Humanities | Photography
Recommended Citation
MacBean, Andrea C., "Art and Symbolism: The Technique of Applying Hidden Meaning and Communicating Specific Ideas Through Art" (2013). Senior Honors Theses. 399.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/399
Abstract
Symbolism is an artistic style frequently used in the arts. Through the course of art history, it was its own artistic movement as well. The incorporation of specific symbols, shapes, colors, or identifiable images communicates to the viewer an intended message or statement. Frequently, symbolism appears to be hidden or initially unperceived by the intended audience. In some works, symbolism is so abstract that it needs explanation or clarification to be understood completely by the viewer. This thesis will analyze a few techniques of symbolism that can be incorporated in a work of art to communicate truth, entice thought, point the viewer to a particular concept, or draw out an intended emotion.
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Art Education Commons, Art Practice Commons, Christianity Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, Fashion Design Commons, Fine Arts Commons, Graphic Design Commons, Illustration Commons, Other Arts and Humanities Commons, Photography Commons
