symbol and symbolism are different if we consider them in relate to different context.
eg:symbol means a sign to represent something.
symbolism in the context of visual arts means "painting of ideas" whereas symbolism simply as a definition can be said as the practice of representing things by means of symbol or attributing symbolic meanings or significance of objects or events or relationships.
What is symbolism
A pineapple is the symbol of welcome.
Symbol is a noun.
It is thought to be a symbol of the Ottoman Empire
its a symbol of an idea.
Its the goddess demeter's symbol
Color symbolism has been around for centuries. Colors can mean different things to different people and cultures. The color symbol for family is green.
pandas paw is the symbol I guess
it was the symbol of the presence of God Almighty
The backward eagle in Native American symbolism represents courage, wisdom, and the ability to see things from a different perspective. It is often seen as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
The girl wrote her essay paper with symbolism instead of wording
The ankh is the Egyptian symbol of life and the afterlife.