Which of the following is true of symbolism ?
Correct answer: D. Both A and B
- A. Symbolism began as a French literary movement in the late 19th century.
- B. Paul Gauguin is an example of symbolism in painting.
- C. Symbolism adheres to an objective view of reality and a rational and realistic depiction of the natural world.
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Symbolism originated in France in the late nineteenth century and influenced painters such as Paul Gauguin. It rejected straightforward realism in favour of suggestion, emotion, and symbolic meaning, so C is false.
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