Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings in art, literature, or other forms of expression.

Example: In her painting, the artist used colors and shapes to convey themes of love and loss through symbolism.

Definition: Relating to a movement in art and literature that uses symbols to express ideas and emotions.

Example: The symbolist movement influenced many poets and artists in the late 19th century.

Definition: A person, especially a writer or artist, who uses symbols to express ideas and emotions, often associated with a movement in the late 19th century that rejected realistic representation.

Example: The symbolist poet used vivid imagery to convey deep emotions and abstract ideas.

Definition: Describing something that uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example: The artist's work is very symbolistic, conveying deep meanings through various images.

Definition: The process of using symbols to represent ideas or concepts, giving them a deeper meaning.

Example: In art, symbolization is often used to convey complex emotions and ideas.

Definition: To represent something with symbols or signs.

Example: In art, colors often symbolize different emotions.

Definition: To represent something with a symbol or to show that something has a particular meaning.

Example: The dove is often used to symbolize peace.

Definition: The study or interpretation of symbols and their meanings.

Example: In her art class, we learned about the symbology of different colors and shapes.

Definition: In a way that is balanced and has equal parts on both sides.

Example: The artist arranged the flowers symmetrically on the table.

Definition: The quality of having balanced proportions or being the same on both sides.

Example: The artist focused on the symmetricalness of the sculpture to create a sense of harmony.

Definition: The process of making something symmetrical or balanced in shape or arrangement.

Example: The symmetrization of the design improved its overall aesthetic appeal.

Definition: To make something symmetrical or balanced in shape or arrangement.

Example: The architect decided to symmetrize the design of the building to create a more harmonious look.