1. Symbolism
Abstract vs. Concrete

2. Dove! = Symbolism Peace Love Harmony Duh!
The idea that a person, place, thing, or event has meaning in itself and that it also stands for something else.
Dove!
Peace
Love
Harmony =
Duh!

3. Symbolism
Symbols can be distinguished by the quality of being abstract or concrete.
Symbols can be very recognizable and widely accepted, or some symbols, as in literature, can be viewed as imaginative and subjective.

4. Concrete Symbols
Concrete symbols are more easily associated with what they represent.
Concrete symbols reference a specific idea, person, place, event.

5. These symbols deal with generalities and intangible concepts.
Abstract Symbols
The less a symbol resembles what it represents, the more abstract that symbol is.
These symbols deal with generalities and intangible concepts.
Example: The journey: can stand for the search for truth, identity, freedom, growing up, etc.

6. Abstract Symbols

7. What about symbols that have multiple meanings?
or this
It could mean this

8. How do you see YOUR America?
Symbolism (images) can be applied to not only how you see your world, your life, or your America, but also to how you think about your world, your life, and your America.
How do you see YOUR America?