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i·co·nol·o·gy  (k-nl-j)
n.
The branch of art history that deals with the description, analysis, and interpretation of icons or iconic representations.
i·cono·logi·cal (-kn-lj-kl) adj.
ico·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: Images
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
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Noun1.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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