Symbolism Movement – The Psychology Behind Art

Symbolism Movement – The Psychology Behind Art

The symbolism movement, which was a continuation of the Romantic style and included mysticism and heightened sensitivity, originated in France in the 19th century. The world was expanding rapidly at the time, industrialization was making a spectacular debut, and immigration was bringing various cultures together. It also exposed materialism, and in response, symbolist writers and painters turned away from the outside world in favor of investigat…