Allegory vs. Symbolism

Allegorynoun

The representation of abstract principles by characters or figures.

Allegorynoun

A picture, book, or other form of communication using such representation.

Allegorynoun

A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.

Allegorynoun

A category that retains some of the structure of the category of binary relations between sets, representing a high-level generalisation of that category.

Allegorynoun

A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and circumstances. The real subject is thus kept out of view, and we are left to collect the intentions of the writer or speaker by the resemblance of the secondary to the primary subject.

Allegorynoun

Anything which represents by suggestive resemblance; an emblem.

Allegorynoun

A figure representation which has a meaning beyond notion directly conveyed by the object painted or sculptured.

Allegorynoun

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

Allegorynoun

a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

Allegorynoun

an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor

Allegorynoun

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

Allegorynoun

a symbol.

Allegory

As a literary device, an allegory is a narrative in which a character, place, or event is used to deliver a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences. Authors have used allegory throughout history in all forms of art to illustrate or convey complex ideas and concepts in ways that are comprehensible or striking to its viewers, readers, or listeners.

Symbolismnoun

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

Symbolismnoun

(obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Symbolismnoun

The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.

Symbolismnoun

A system of symbols or representations.

Symbolismnoun

The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.

Symbolismnoun

The science of creeds; symbolics.

Symbolismnoun

a system of symbols and symbolic representations

Symbolismnoun

the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

Symbolismnoun

an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images