aniconism
A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities,…A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
/ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
(uncountable)More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From an- + icon + -ism.From an- + icon + -ism.
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