Characteristics and role of symbols

Characteristics and Role of Symbolism

Characteristics and Role of Symbolism, Symbolism is based on some kind of connection between things, with the help of the concrete image of someone or something (symbol), in order to express some kind of abstract concepts, ideas and emotions. The following is the characteristics and role of symbolism.

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Features:

The use of symbols with the content of the sign has some sense of connection with the things graphic, text, symbols, colors, etc., in order to symbolize the sign object in a metaphorical, descriptive, etc.,,, in order to insinuate, implied, schematic way to express the content and characteristics of the sign.

Such as: light symbolizes light, warmth, then the former is the symbol of the body, the latter is the body.

Use:

1, conceptualization of the whole text, a manifestation of the main idea of the work,

2, delineation of the main image, the use of symbols to express the symbolic significance of the technique,

3, to imply, create an atmosphere or express feelings.

Symbolism is based on some kind of connection between things, with the help of a specific image of someone or something (symbol), in order to express some kind of abstract concepts, ideas and emotions. It can make the article far-reaching, implicit and profound. Appropriate use of symbolism can be some abstract spiritual qualities into a specific perceptible 'image, thus leaving a deep impression on the reader, giving the article to the deep meaning, thus leaving the reader room to chew on the aftertaste.

In society, there are examples of symbolism in life, such as the Olympic rings, the language of flowers, the five elements, the rituals of traditional festivals and so on. The colors of the five Olympic rings carry symbolism, "blue, yellow, black, green and red rings represent the five continents competing in the Olympic spirit. In addition, these six colors (including the white background) contain the colors of the world's national flags without exception. Yellow and blue on behalf of Sweden, blue and white on behalf of Greece, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Hungary's tricolor as much as; yellow and red on behalf of Spain, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China's colors are also included in it. It is clearly an international symbol."

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Symbolism in detail

I. The concept of symbolism:

(1), the use of concrete things to express a particular meaning. (Such as the pine ~ strong; torch ~ light)

(2), used to symbolize a particular meaning of the concrete things. (Such as white is pure ~; torch is bright ~)

(3), a literary creation of a fake, alternative or implied nature of the expression, generally in an accurate grasp of the symbol of the body and the body of the intrinsic link between the factors on the basis of a specific image, through a certain expression of some concepts or thoughts and feelings.

Second, the role of symbols:

Symbolism of this expression, borrowing this artistic approach to the conception of the article, can show the depth of meaning, stimulate far-reaching feelings, to receive meaningful artistic effect. Borrowing symbols to conceptualize the article, generally more complex and have a deep meaning to communicate the event, because it can make the abstract things, emotions, concretization, visualization; sometimes with the help of symbols, can be a specific image, implicitly indicate the author's thoughts and feelings, so that the article to add artistic charm.

Third, the classification of symbols:

From the point of view of the content of the symbols, the symbols can be divided into two categories:

1, the symbols of things;

2, philosophical symbols.

From the symbolic image, symbols can be expressed in two ways:

1, metaphor;

2, suggestion.

From the amount of symbolization, there are two kinds:

1, full-text symbolization;

2, partial symbolization.

Fourth, how to use symbolism? The use of symbolism, there are three things:

First, choose a good symbol Symbolism Symbolism should be able to express the author's ideological allegory in a graphic way, not easy to make the reader to produce associations, and for them to understand. Such as coal, bricks and other symbols to celebrate the spirit of dedication; pine, cypress and other symbols to celebrate the noble character.

Second, clear symbolism. A symbolic body can contain different symbols to give it what symbolism must be very clear, not vague, puzzling.

Third, according to the expression of the need to determine whether to take the whole symbol, or partial symbol of the method.

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Symbolism, one of the basic artistic techniques of artistic creation. Refers to the use of the external characteristics of a specific thing, the artist a deep thought, or to express some kind of special significance of the matter of art. Symbol of the ontological meaning and symbolism between the meaning of this is not necessarily related, but through the artist of the ontological features of the prominent depiction of things, will make art appreciators produce from the associations, so as to understand the meaning of the artist to express. In addition, according to the traditional habits and certain social customs, the choice of the people's familiar symbols as the body, can also express a specific meaning. For example, red symbolizes joy, white symbolizes mourning, magpie symbolizes good luck, crow symbolizes bad luck, dove symbolizes peace, and mandarin duck symbolizes love. The use of symbols of this artistic technique, can make the abstract concept of concrete, visualization, can make the complex and profound things simple, single, but also can extend the description of the connotation, create an artistic mood, in order to arouse people's associations, to enhance the expressive power of the work and the artistic effect. Symbolism can be divided into allegorical symbolism and suggestive symbolism. Symbol is different from the metaphor, it is more than the general metaphor to summarize the content of the more extensive, some works of art image, and even all the symbols show.

Symbolism is through a specific easily associated with the specific image, the expression of some concepts, ideas and feelings of artistic techniques. There is a certain similarity between the symbol and the body, which can be linked by the reader's imagination and association. For example, the candle, bright and open, burning themselves, light up the specific image of others, can make us think of self-sacrifice of the noble spirit. Therefore, the candle is a symbol of self-sacrifice.

The role of symbolism, first of all, it is an abstract matter of fact into a specific perceptible image. Secondly, it can make the article more subtle, the use of immediate objects, to send far-reaching meaning. For example, the author of "Poplar Salute" puts the praise of the northern farmers in the specific description of the poplar and incisive discussion. This description is consistent throughout the whole article. Therefore, the text is used to symbolize the symbolism.