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iconography

 

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Noun iconography has 1 sense
  1. iconography - the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject; "religious iconography"; "the propagandistic iconography of a despot"
    --1 is a kind of
    picture, image, icon, ikon

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Iconography

Definition:

Iconography refers to the study or practice of representing or interpreting symbols, images, or iconic subjects, often within the context of religious or artistic traditions.

Sense 1 - Art:

In the field of art, iconography refers to the depiction or interpretation of symbolic or allegorical subjects in paintings, sculptures, or other visual forms.

Example sentence: The artist's masterful use of iconography in his paintings subtly conveyed deep spiritual meanings.

Sense 2 - Religion:

Iconography also pertains to the visual representation of religious figures, symbols, or events, particularly within the realm of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Example sentence: The intricate iconography in the church's frescoes helped worshippers connect with the divine during religious services.

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