Apart from its simple association with symbols, the term symbolismSymmetry is related to the idea of balance and refers to parts of a figure being the same as other parts. A typical example would be a perfectly proportioned face or a building that is exactly the same on either side of a central dividing line. The term is common in mathematics and is often used as a basis for inter-disciplinary work. also refers to a movement in artArt refers to a diverse range of human intellectual and expressive activities and the outcomes of those activities. Within this context art is further defined as visual art and includes painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and work made using digital media.. The symbolists were a group of artistsPeople who are engaged in a broad spectrum of visually led ideas and activities aligned to the expressive arts living in 19th century France. They rejected naturalism and wanted to vividly express thoughts and feelings using fantasy and symbols. Odilon Redon (1840-1916) and Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) were among its chief practitioners.