The concise encyclopedia of symbolism
/ Jean Cassou; translated by Susie Saunders.
- Toronto : B. Mitchell , c1979.
- 292 p. : illus. ; 24 cm.
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.