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What is the difference between Symbolism and Expressionism?
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The difference between Symbolism and Expressionism comes down to the primary goals of the artists who worked in the movements. Symbolist artists sought to convey meaning by incorporating symbols into their works. They often drew inspiration from literary themes, myths and legends when selecting symbols. Instead of striving to convey symbolic meanings, Expressionists aimed to capture the emotional experiences of themselves and their subjects through color, line and other artistic elements. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Symbolist and Expressionist art.
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Fine Antique French Oil Painting Sirens and Cupid Dancing along the Seashore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Adolphe Lalyre (French, 1848-1933) signed
Title: Sirens and Cupid dancing along the seashore
Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 22.75 x 28 inches
Pr...
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19th Century Symbolist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 19th Century French Symbolist Oil Painting Portrait of Mythological Queen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Queen
by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 42 x 30 inches
framed: 45 x 33 inches
condition: overall v...
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Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monogrammed TG, Late 19th Century Symbolist Pre- Raphaelite Oil Painting. Luna
Located in Holywell, GB
Monogrammed TG, Late 19th Century Symbolist Pre- Raphaelite Oil Painting Luna
An intriguing painting displaying imaginative symbolism and referencing the Pre-Raphaelite movement. T...
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Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1930's German Oil Male Nude Standing before Sunrise in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
“The Holy Hour”
German School, circa 1930's
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas, framed
The painting is a copy after the earlier work: THE HOLY HOUR; DIE HEILIGE STUNDE. by LUDWIG FAHRENKROG (1867-1952).
painting: 51cm x 81cm
provenance: private collection, Germany
Fine quality Symbolist oil painting from the 1930...
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Early 20th Century Symbolist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Symbolist Renewal, Springtime after Wa: Blossoming Trees near a Ruined Abbey
Located in Norwich, GB
This scene, depicting delicate foliage and blossoms as well as a lone sculpture -in the grounds of a ruined Abbey or castle, was painted in the first spring after World War I. It is ...
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1910s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Illustrations From The Book of Job - "The Fire of God is Fallen From Heaven"
Located in Soquel, CA
"Illustrations of the Book of Job" Engraving "The Fire of God is Fallen From Heaven...And the Lord said unto Satan Behold All that he hath is in thy Power"
Engraving, third printing...
Category
1870s Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Engraving
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