Symbolism vs. Symbology

Symbolism vs. Symbology — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Symbolism and Symbology

Symbolismnoun

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

Symbologynoun

(uncountable) The study or use of symbols.

Symbolismnoun

(obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Symbologynoun

(countable) An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes.

Symbolismnoun

a system of symbols and symbolic representations

Symbolismnoun

the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

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Symbolismnoun

an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images