iconology
the historical analysis and interpretive study of symbols or images and their contextual significance; iconography.
the study of icons or symbolic representations.
Origin of iconology
1Other words from iconology
- i·con·o·log·i·cal [ahy-kon-l-oj-i-kuhl, ahy-kuh-nl-], /aɪˌkɒn lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌaɪ kə nl-/, adjective
- i·co·nol·o·gist, noun
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How to use iconology in a sentence
A whole science arose out of these symbols and emblems: iconology, which differs only in form from mythology.
A Manual of the Historical Development of Art | G. G. (Gustavus George) ZerffiIn the Lincoln iconology, his pictures before and after the whiskers is a distinction.
The Lincoln Story Book | Henry L. Williamsiconology, ī-kon-ol′o-ji, n. the doctrine of images, especially with reference to worship.
British Dictionary definitions for iconology
/ (ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
the study or field of art history concerning icons
icons collectively
the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons
Derived forms of iconology
- iconological (aɪˌkɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- iconologist, noun
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