Simbolismo
1. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
The symbolism in the painting represents hope and renewal.
O simbolismo na pintura representa esperança e renovação.
2. A late 19th-century artistic and literary movement that emphasized subjective experience and the power of imagination
French Symbolism emerged as a reaction against Realism and Naturalism.
O Simbolismo francês surgiu como reação contra o Realismo e Naturalismo.
3. The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning or importance
The symbolism of the flag goes beyond its physical appearance.
O simbolismo da bandeira vai além de sua aparência física.
4. A system of symbols or their meanings, especially within a cultural or religious context
Understanding the symbolism of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics requires extensive study.
Entender o simbolismo dos hieróglifos egípcios antigos requer estudo extensivo.
Symbolism is particularly significant in Brazilian and Portuguese literature and art history. The Symbolist movement influenced modernist writers like Fernando Pessoa in Portugal and Brazilian poets. In contemporary usage, Brazilians frequently discuss symbolism in the context of Carnival, religious iconography, and national symbols like the Amazon rainforest and Christ the Redeemer statue.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Reading between the lines - understanding hidden symbolism
A symbol of something - representing a particular quality or idea
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