Iconography

Pronunciation: /ˌaɪkəˈnɑːɡrəfiː/

Iconography (noun)

  1. The study of symbols and images used in art and culture to represent ideas or concepts.

Examples

  • The iconography of ancient cultures reveals their beliefs and values.
  • Iconography is the study of symbols in art.

Common collocations: study iconography, analyze iconography, interpret iconography

Synonyms of Iconography

Formal