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Symbolism Quotes

Reading meaning into signs.

These quotes treat symbolism as a language of its own, whether found in a flag's stillness, a western film's visual code, or the imagery of tarot cards. It's a theme also explored through storytelling in our Sigrid Nunez quotes collection.

I think they are very important because westerns have a code and a symbolism.

Quotes by Aaron Eckhart

The true Tarot is symbolism; it speaks no other language and offers no other signs.

Quotes by A. E. Waite

There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.

Quotes by Arthur C. Clarke

Postmodernism surely requires an even greater grasp of symbolism, as it's increasingly an art of gesture alone.

Quotes by Andrew Eldritch

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a flag to carry 'hopeful symbolism'?
One quote suggests that even a still flag implies motion and possibility, since flags exist to eventually catch the wind.
How is symbolism connected to tarot in these quotes?
One describes tarot as pure symbolism, arguing it communicates entirely through imagery rather than any other kind of language.
Do these quotes discuss film symbolism specifically?
Yes, one notes how western films rely on a distinct code and set of symbols recognizable to genre audiences.
Is symbolism connected to postmodernism here?
One quote argues postmodern art demands an even stronger grasp of symbolism, since it often communicates through gesture alone.
How can symbolism quotes be used?
They're well suited for essays on art, literature, or film analysis. See also Sojourner Truth quotes.

From postmodern gesture to genre conventions, these quotes treat symbols as carrying meaning words alone can't capture. See more in our Forbidden quotes and Tina St John quotes.