What is an image symbolize?

Symbolic images stand for more than simply what appears before the eyes. They represent a deeper meaning behind the image — something, for example, that an artist wants viewers to get from the image without saying it. In literature, symbolism is used to represent a deeper layer to the plot of a story.

How is symbolism used in images?

In basic terms, symbolism refers to using visual cues to express a concept. For example, we associate a heart symbol with love. But a crow is often a symbol of death.

What is symbolic image examples?

Examples of symbolic images with a universal meaning are roses, smiley faces, snowmen, and the medical cross. Examples of symbolic images with different cultural meanings are white outfits and Vegemite.

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