What is Symbolism? Art Movements & Styles

Symbolism was an innovative literary and artistic movement which originated in late nineteenth-century France and quickly spread to the rest of Europe. Symbolist artists looked to the world of dreams and the imagination for inspiration, rather than trying to create direct representations of nature.

Where did the term come from, and what effect did Symbolism have on future generations of artists?

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