Sentences

symbolist in a sentence

n.

Definition

A symbolist is an artist or writer who uses symbols to represent ideas and emotions, often seeking to convey deeper meanings through their work.

Sample Sentences

  1. The symbolist movement in art and literature emphasized the use of symbols to convey deeper meanings.
  2. As a symbolist poet, she often employed vivid imagery to evoke emotions beyond the literal text.
  3. The symbolist artist used delicate colors and abstract forms to represent complex ideas and feelings.
  4. In his novel, the protagonist is portrayed as a symbolist, searching for truth through metaphor and allegory.
  5. Many consider the works of Mallarmé and Verlaine to be the defining examples of symbolist literature.

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