Symbolism vs. Symbology

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

Symbologynoun

(uncountable) The study or use of symbols.

Symbologynoun

(countable) An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes.

Symbologynoun

The art of expressing by symbols.