iconography
A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme…A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme of a stylized genre of art.
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» This iconography is typical of cave art.
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3 senses(countable, uncountable)A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme of a stylized genre of art.
Ikonografie
иконографияikonografija
іконографіяikonohrafija
the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
(countable, uncountable)The art of representation by pictures or images; the description or study of portraiture or representation, as of persons.
the iconography of the ancients
(countable, uncountable)The study of representative art in general.
Examples
3 sentencesThis iconography is typical of cave art.
Over the centuries, Tibetan monks have created mandalas, fanciful images of the universe with complex iconography.
The art of Russian iconography, with its intricate religious paintings, represents a profound spiritual connection and artistic expression.
Translations
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Forms
plural: iconographies| Singular | iconography |
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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