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Symbolism
Symbolism refers to a style which sought to reject materialism and embrace the spiritual significance of art. Their subject matter often includes dreams and visions. Symbolist artists practiced a diverse array of styles, but in general favored idealism over realism, suggestion over specificity, and subjective expression over objective representation.
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El Anatsui, Old Man’s Cloth, 2011, bottle caps, material, material (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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