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iconographythe visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these

Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˌkɑːnˈɑːɡrəfi/

Korean meaning: 도상학, 상징학 (예술 작품의 시각적 이미지와 상징들 또는 그것들에 대한 연구)

Korean pronunciation: 아이-카-나-그러-피 (강세: 그러)

Example Sentences

  • The art professor spent three hours explaining the iconography of a single painting, making students wonder if every apple really meant something deep.
  • Understanding the iconography of Renaissance art helps viewers appreciate the hidden meanings behind seemingly simple portraits.
  • Modern advertising uses iconography from classical art to make hamburgers look sophisticated and cultured.

iconography

NOUN

//aɪˌkɑːnˈɑːɡrəfi//

the visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these

iconography concept
💡 Concept

Analyzing symbols in art

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iconography rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Sacred iconography revealed through photography and geography

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aɪˌkɑːnˈɑːɡrəfi/
🇬🇧 UK/aɪˌkɒnˈɒɡrəfi/

🌳Etymology

Rooticon
Suffix-graphy

Origin

그리스어에서 온 단어로, 'eikon(이미지)'과 'graphia(쓰기, 기록)'가 합쳐져서 '이미지를 기록하고 연구하는 학문'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

photographygeographybiography
photography
geography
biography

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📝Examples

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The art professor spent three hours explaining the iconography of a single painting, making students wonder if every apple really meant something deep.

Understanding the iconography of Renaissance art helps viewers appreciate the hidden meanings behind seemingly simple portraits.

😄 Fun example

Modern advertising uses iconography from classical art to make hamburgers look sophisticated and cultured.

The museum's new exhibition explores the iconography of power in ancient civilizations.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

symbolismimageryrepresentationsymbolics

Antonyms

literalismrealism

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