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most iconological
i·co·nol·o·gy
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noun
1.
the historical analysis and interpretive study of symbols or images and their contextual significance; iconography.
2.
the study of icons or symbolic representations.
Origin:
1720–30;
icono-
+
-logy
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i·con·o·log·i·cal
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adjective
i·co·nol·o·gist,
noun
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iconology
(ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlədʒɪ)
—
n
1.
the study or field of art history concerning icons
2.
icons collectively
3.
the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons
iconological
—
adj
ico'nologist
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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