Definitions
- Describing art that aims to depict reality accurately. - Referring to a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. - Talking about a form of communication that conveys information or ideas through symbols or signs.
- Describing art that uses symbols to convey meaning or evoke emotions. - Referring to a gesture or action that represents an idea or concept. - Talking about a form of communication that uses symbols or signs to convey meaning or ideas.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to communication and representation.
- 2Both can be used in the context of art and visual representation.
- 3Both involve conveying meaning through symbols or signs.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Representational emphasizes accuracy and realism, while symbolic focuses on conveying abstract concepts and emotions.
- 2Purpose: Representational aims to depict reality as it is, while symbolic aims to convey meaning beyond what is immediately visible.
- 3Method: Representational uses realistic depictions, while symbolic uses symbols and metaphors.
- 4Connotation: Representational is associated with objectivity and factual representation, while symbolic is associated with subjectivity and metaphorical representation.
- 5Usage: Representational is more commonly used in the context of art and politics, while symbolic is more commonly used in the context of language and communication.
Remember this!
Representational and symbolic are both related to communication and representation, but they differ in their focus, purpose, method, connotation, and usage. Representational emphasizes accuracy and realism, while symbolic focuses on conveying abstract concepts and emotions through symbols and metaphors. Representational is more commonly used in the context of art and politics, while symbolic is more commonly used in the context of language and communication.
