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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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Kraft und Mut (Courage and Strength), German antique engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Kraft und Mut'
(Courage and Strength)
German wood-engraving, 1903.
320mm by 230mm (image)
280mm by 410mm (sheet)
Category
Early 20th Century Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
Divine Comedy : Dante and Beatrice - Original lithograph, 1898
By Henri Martin
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri MARTIN
Divine Comedy : Dante and Beatrice, 1898
Original lithograph (Champenois workshop)
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in)
INFORMATION: Li...
Category
1890s Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Springtime in the Meadow, from Daphnis and Chloe
By Marc Chagall
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887–1985, France)
Springtime in the Meadow, from Daphnis and Chloe, 1961
Marc Chagall’s Springtime in the Meadow is a vibrant color lithograph from his celebrated Dap...
Category
1960s Symbolist More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Mother and Child)
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Maurice Denis, Untitled (Mother and Child), lithograph, 1897, edition not stated. Signed in the stone, lower right. Annotated in linotype 'MAURICE DENIS, ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHIE PAN III' in the lower left sheet corner. A fine, atmospheric impression, in warm, dark gray ink, on buff wove paper, with full margins (2 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches); a small discoloration in the bottom left sheet corner, otherwise in good condition. Image size 8 5/8 x 6 7/8 inches; sheet size 13 7/8 x 10 5/8 inches. As published in 'Pan', the leading German magazine of the period devoted to art and literature. Matted to museum standards, unframed.
Collection: Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Reproduced: German Expressionist Prints...
Category
1890s Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$26,271 Sale Price
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Le Verger (The Orchard) from Daphnis and Chloë
By Marc Chagall
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Le Verger (The Orchard) from Daphnis and Chloë.
Lithograph from 1961.
The edition of 34/60 on Arches paper with wide margins.
Dimensions of work: 53.7 x...
Category
1960s Symbolist More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
