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iconology

American

[ahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the historical analysis and interpretive study of symbols or images and their contextual significance; iconography.
the study of icons or symbolic representations.

iconology British

/ ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

the study or field of art history concerning icons
icons collectively
the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons

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Etymology

Origin of iconology

First recorded in 1720–30; icono- + -logy

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"We uphold this legacy which merges art, political theatre, religious iconology and socio-political resistance."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2018

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