Symbolism is used to, essentially, say something without actually having to say it. This comes in very handy in any kind of art, from the written word to the theatrical arts.

J. Fresco has written:

'Cultuur, kunst en bouwkunst' -- subject(s): Architecture and society, Arts and society, Symbolism in art

Yes, a symbol is a visual representation that stands for something else, while symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Symbols are concrete objects that convey abstract meanings, while symbolism is the use of these symbols to suggest deeper layers of meaning.

Peter Fingesten has written:

'Private dictionary of the arts' -- subject(s): Anecdotes, Art

'East is East' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Christianity and other religions, Hinduism

'Dynamics of creativity' -- subject(s): Art, Quotations, maxims

'The eclipse of symbolism' -- subject(s): Symbolism

Jon Erickson has written:

'The steadfast tin soldier' -- subject(s): Fairy tales, Toys, Fiction

'The fate of the object' -- subject(s): Arts, Modern, Modern Arts, Postmodernism, Symbolism in art, Ut pictura poesis (Aesthetics)

'Phases'