i·co·nol·o·gy (  k -n l -j )n. The branch of art history that deals with the description, analysis, and interpretation of icons or iconic representations. i·con o·logi·cal (-kn-lj -kl) adj.i co·nolo·gist n. |
iconology [ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlədʒɪ]
n
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the study or field of art history concerning icons
2. icons collectively
3. (Christianity / Eastern Church (Greek & Russian Orthodox)) the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons
iconological [aɪˌkɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
iconologist n
iconology
1. the study of images.
2. iconography. — iconologist, n. — iconological, adj.
See also: Images2. iconography. — iconologist, n. — iconological, adj.
the description, history, and analysis of symbolic art or artistic symbolism, especially that of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. Also called iconography. — iconologist, n. — iconological, adj.
See also: Art
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | iconology - the branch of art history that studies visual images and their symbolic meaning (especially in social or political terms) art history - the academic discipline that studies the development of painting and sculpture |
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