Symbolism

Symbolism is a literary and cultural mode of representation in which particular elements, such as images, objects, or actions, function as symbols to convey meanings beyond their literal significance, distinguishing itself within the broader domain of interpretive systems by relying on associative, often culturally contingent, layers of meaning to express abstract ideas, mythic patterns, religious doctrines, or philosophical concepts.

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2017–2026

64

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  1. JS
    Judy S. DeLoache

    University of Virginia, United States

    6 publications · 1.1K citations

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  2. SK
    Shigeto Kawahara

    Keio University, Japan

    5 publications · 265 citations

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  3. MI
    Mutsumi Imai

    Keio University Shonan Fujisawa, Japan

    5 publications · 384 citations

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  4. TC
    Tara C. Callaghan

    St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

    5 publications · 289 citations

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  5. PR
    Philippe Rochat

    Emory University, United States

    5 publications · 414 citations

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  1. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 25 publications · 1.6K citations

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  2. Man

    9 publications · 634 citations

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  3. Semiotica

    9 publications · 299 citations

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  4. The Journal of Philosophy

    9 publications · 814 citations

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  5. Child Development

    7 publications · 771 citations

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