iconography(comes from the greek and literally means image writing)= the reiteration or the simulation of an event or action with icons(in greek icon means image). It also means the painting of icons in the Byzantine and Orthodox Christian tradition. Iconography in greek is synonymic with εικονογράφηση(iconographisi) which means 1.the decoration of a bulletin(newspaper,magazine) or a place with images and 2.the whole set of the images which are used to decorate a place or bulletin. Iconography is also a field of study. It is the branch of art history which studies the identification, description and interpretation of the content of images.
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Iconography is the study of the subject matter of art.
iconography adorning catacomb walls
In religious iconography and symbolism, a halo behind a person's head signifies holiness, divinity, and spiritual enlightenment. It is often used to represent the person's connection to the divine and their elevated spiritual status.
the definition of iconography is in the webster's dictionary
If you mean what we call their writing it is either heiroglyphs or iconography.
Conventional Iconography is commonly characterized by being much more conventional than unconventional iconography.
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What is the subject matter (iconography) depicted?
The Hindu god often depicted with their tongue out in iconography is Lord Shiva.
Iconography is the study of evaluating what is included in paintings and other types of artwork. It also involves interpreting symbols in art.
Yes, for example 'iconography of the genre' - it is a term usually used in media studies, such as chains and 'bling' being typically associated with the rap genre.
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Yes, in traditional Christian iconography, Jesus is often depicted with a halo, symbolizing his divine nature and holiness.
The study of pictures is called iconography. Iconography involves analyzing and interpreting the symbols and visual elements in images to understand their meanings and cultural significance.
Iconographers study iconography at Seminary, or study under a noted iconographer. Some monks and nuns who write icons, study iconography at the monastery.