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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIconography
/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒɡ.rə.fi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The visual imagery and symbolism associated with a particular subject, especially in art.
"The iconography of the painting reveals deep religious significance." - 2
The study or interpretation of the subject matter and symbolism in works of art.
"Art historians often focus on the iconography to understand the cultural context of the artwork."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'iconography' originates from the Greek words 'eikon' meaning 'image' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'. It emerged in the late 19th century as a method of studying and interpreting visual imagery, particularly in art and religion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Iconography" is said worldwide
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iconographie
Transliteration: ikonogʁafi
"L'iconographie de cette œuvre est fascinante."
Ikonographie
Transliteration: ikonografiː
"Die Ikonographie des Gemäldes ist sehr komplex."
iconografia
Transliteration: ikonografia
"L'iconografia di questo dipinto è ricca di simbolismo."
iconografía
Transliteration: ikonografía
"La iconografía de la obra es muy interesante."
iconografia
Transliteration: ikonografia
"A iconografia da pintura revela muito sobre a cultura."
चित्रविज्ञान
Transliteration: chitrawijñān
"इस चित्र की चित्रविज्ञान बहुत गहरी है।"
图像学
Transliteration: túxiàngxué
"这幅画的图像学非常复杂。"
아이코노그래피
Transliteration: aikonogeuraepi
"이 그림의 아이코노그래피는 매우 흥미롭습니다."
アイコノグラフィ
Transliteration: aikonogurafi
"この絵のアイコノグラフィは非常に興味深いです。"
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