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iconography

Syllabification: (i·co·nog·ra·phy)
Pronunciation: /ˌīkəˈnägrəfē/

Definition of iconography

noun

  • 1 (plural iconographies) the visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these.
  • the visual images, symbols, or modes of representation collectively associated with a person, cult, or movement:the iconography of pop culture
  • 2a collection of illustrations or portraits.

Derivatives

iconographer

Pronunciation: /-fər/

noun

iconographic

Pronunciation: /īˌkänəˈgrafik/

adjective

iconographical

Pronunciation: /īˌkänəˈgrafikəl/

adjective

iconographically

Pronunciation: /īˌkänəˈgrafik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a drawing or plan): from Greek eikonographia 'sketch, description', from eikōn 'likeness' + -graphia 'writing'

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