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iconography

i·co·nog·ra·phy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahy-kuh-nog-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒg rə fi/
    • /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒɡ.rə.fi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-kuh-nog-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒg rə fi/

Definitions of iconography word

  • noun plural iconography symbolic representation, especially the conventional meanings attached to an image or images. 1
  • noun plural iconography subject matter in the visual arts, especially with reference to the conventions regarding the treatment of a subject in artistic representation. 1
  • noun plural iconography the study or analysis of subject matter and its meaning in the visual arts; iconology. 1
  • noun plural iconography a representation or a group of representations of a person, place, or thing, as a portrait or a collection of portraits. 1
  • noun iconography The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these. 1
  • noun iconography study of symbols 1

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Origin of iconography

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Medieval Latin īconographia < Greek eikonographía. See icono-, -graphy

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Parts of speech for Iconography

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

iconography popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

iconography usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for iconography

noun iconography

  • drawing — an act of drawing.
  • picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
  • icon — a picture, image, or other representation.
  • image — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
  • folklore — the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people.

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