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i·co·nog·ra·phy
iconography
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
iconographies |
definition 1: |
the representation of meanings, esp. conventional ones, by visual symbols or images.
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definition 2: |
the study of such representation, often in the work of a particular artist, period, or the like; iconology.
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definition 3: |
the symbols or images of a particular artist, period, or culture.
the iconography of ancient Egypt |
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derivation: |
iconographer (n.) |
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