iconography
noun/ˌaɪkəˈnɒɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #14,620 most common English word
Meaning
The visual images, symbols, or conventions used in a particular field or by a particular artist or culture.
Example sentence
The museum exhibit explored the iconography of medieval religious paintings in great detail.
Synonyms & related words
- symbolism
- imagery
- iconology
- representation
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