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The concise encyclopedia of symbolism / Jean Cassou; translated by Susie Saunders.

By:

Cassou, Jean, (1897 - 1986)

Contributor(s):

Saunders, Susie

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Toronto : B. Mitchell , c1979.Description: 292 p. : illus. ; 24 cmISBN:

0907853234

Subject(s):

Symbolism -- - Encyclopedias

DDC classification:

704.94 CAS

Abstract: The term Symbolism came to represent a literary, artistic and intellectual movement of great influence. Originating in France around 1880, was above all a movement of protest against positivism, scientism and philistinism, and embraced all the idealist aspirations of the age. A list of illustrations and a full index of names complete this compact reference book to a fascinating artistic epoch.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. Sala Ingles	704.94 CAS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		054446

The term Symbolism came to represent a literary, artistic and intellectual movement of great influence. Originating in France around 1880, was above all a movement of protest against positivism, scientism and philistinism, and embraced all the idealist aspirations of the age. A list of illustrations and a full index of names complete this compact reference book to a fascinating artistic epoch.

Translated from the French to English.

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