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iconography

/ˌaɪkəˈnɒɡrəfi/ noun · British & US
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What does iconography mean?

noun

The branch of art history that deals with the interpretation and analysis of the images and symbols used in a particular work of art or in a particular period or style of art. The study of the images and symbols used in a particular work of art or in a particular period or style of art.

Example

"The artist's use of iconography in the painting was a deliberate attempt to convey a sense of spirituality and mysticism."

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