With our eyes we see what is real. We 'represent' reality visually with two dimensional objects being paintings, photography, or other methods of recording. A representational, two dimensional image is something that is as true to reality as possible.
In order to understand a real image in different ways, we simplify and focus on specific features of what we really see. Through this method of simplifying something that is real with a two dimensional image, we are able to better communicate certain specific aspects of reality.
Symbolic images are images that are considerably simplified in order to quickly and effectively communicate something visually. a symbolic image is something that can be produced quickly and often. It is an image that is abstracted to a certain extent, so that it can clearly represent its realistic (visual or conceptual) and more complex form.
Symbolism also has a connection with society, and how people develop certain visual characters (symbols) which are used frequently to communicate a specific message.
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