Ikonografie
iconography
noun i-ko-no-gra-FEE Rare
Origin: from Greek eikon (image) + graphein (to write)
Also means
study of visual symbols and motifs
Usage Note
Ikonografie is the study and identification of the subjects, symbols, and motifs in visual art — for example, recognising a figure holding keys as St Peter. It is a core method in art history. Feminine noun.
Examples
"Die Ikonografie des Gemäldes ist eng mit der christlichen Symbolik verbunden."
Natural Translation
The iconography of the painting is closely linked to Christian symbolism.
Literal Translation
The iconography of the painting is closely with the Christian symbolism linked.
Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
- Acrylfarbe acrylic paint
- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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