iconography
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Definition of iconography
1 : the traditional or conventional images or symbols associated with a subject and especially a religious or legendary subject
2 : pictorial material relating to or illustrating a subject
3 : the imagery or symbolism of a work of art, an artist, or a body of art
4 : iconology
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In fact, the video — which was directed by Dave Meyers — is stacked with all kinds of religious iconography. — Dan Barna, Allure, "Kylie Jenner Transforms Into the Virgin Mary for Travis Scott's "Stop Trying to Be God" Video," 7 Aug. 2018 Warby Parker also found that there’s more than one way to use the rainbow iconography. — Cam Wolf, GQ, "The Rules of the Gym, According to the Hot Dudes of ‘Insecure’," 21 June 2018 In words and pictures an iconography emerged, one that used her as an emblem of the general backwardness of Muslims. — Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, "The Feminist Future of Modesty," 12 June 2018 The birds are much loved in Poland and a key element in folk beliefs and iconography. — Vanessa Gera, The Seattle Times, "White storks leave Polish nests early after hot, dry summer," 21 Aug. 2018 But Della Valle also seems keenly in tune with the iconography of American upper-crust ease. — Alessandra Ilari, Town & Country, "Captain Italia," 7 Aug. 2014 The books confirm artists who used the various platforms to comment on commercialism, brand identity and pop music iconography. — Randall Roberts, latimes.com, "The Art of De-Evolution: Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale discuss two new books that celebrate punk band Devo's visual work," 12 July 2018 The iconography changes just a 15-minute walk to the west. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Big Tech Isn’t the Problem With Homelessness. It’s All of Us," 21 June 2018 Drawing the eyes of the world, Olympic iconography is often grafted with larger political tensions of the day. — Mari Uyehara, GQ, "How Title IX Gave Rise to the Dad Fan," 11 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'iconography.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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iconography
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English Language Learners Definition of iconography
: the images or symbols related to something
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