<p> Table of Contents:<br><br>

Chapter 1

: Introduction<br>1.1 Background of French Symbolism in Visual Arts<br>1.2 Statement of the Problem<br>1.3 Objectives of the Study<br>1.4 Significance of Exploring Myth and Metaphor in Symbolist Art<br>1.5 Scope and Limitations<br>1.6 Research Methodology<br>1.7 Organization of the Thesis<br><br>

Chapter 2

: Historical Context of Symbolism in France<br>2.1 Emergence of Symbolism as an Artistic Movement<br>2.2 Influences and Precursors of Symbolist Art<br>2.3 Symbolist Manifestos and Theoretical Foundations<br>2.4 Symbolism in Literature and Music<br>2.5 Symbolist Societies and Salons<br>2.6 Summary and Synthesis<br><br>

Chapter 3

: Characteristics of Symbolist Art<br>3.1 Symbolism as a Reaction against Realism and Naturalism<br>3.2 Subjectivity, Emotion, and Spiritualism in Symbolist Art<br>3.3 Use of Mythological and Allegorical Motifs<br>3.4 Obscurity and Ambiguity in Symbolist Imagery<br>3.5 Symbolist Techniques: Suggestive Color, Symbolic Forms, and Dreamlike Atmospheres<br>3.6 Case Studies of Symbolist Masterpieces<br>3.7 Conclusion: Defining Symbolist Aesthetics<br><br>

Chapter 4

: Mythological Motifs in French Symbolist Art<br>4.1 Myth as a Source of Inspiration in Symbolist Imagery<br>4.2 Archetypal Figures and Symbolic Narratives<br>4.3 Transformation and Metamorphosis in Mythological Themes<br>4.4 Mythical Creatures and Symbolic Animals<br>4.5 Mythological Landscapes and Sacred Spaces<br>4.6 Interplay Between Classical and Folkloric Myths<br>4.7 Conclusion: Myth as a Gateway to the Unconscious<br><br>

Chapter 5

: Metaphorical Imagery and Symbolic Representation<br>5.1 Metaphor as a Tool for Expressing Abstract Ideas<br>5.2 Symbolism of Everyday Objects and Natural Elements<br>5.3 Allegorical Portrayals of Human Emotions and Existential Themes<br>5.4 Metaphorical Interpretations of Dreams and Visions<br>5.5 Surrealism and the Evolution of Symbolic Representation<br>5.6 Contemporary Approaches to Symbolism in Visual Arts<br>5.7 Conclusion: The Poetic Language of Symbolist Metaphor<br><br><br></p>