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Humanities > History > Symbolism
Humanities > Philosophy > Symbolism

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Symbolism  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Symbolism (Psychology)
  • Symbolisms (Psychology)

Note

  • symbolism in art, music, literature, etc. goes here; graphic symbols go in a variety of places where pertinent (EMBLEMS AND INSIGNIA; LANGUAGE; COMMUNICATION; WRITING; etc.); coordinate with the object or concept symbolized

Scope note

  • A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)

History note

  • 96; was SYMBOLISM (PSYCHOLOGY) 1979-95; was heading 1963-78

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013561

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