iconographical

/ˌaɪkənəˈɡræfɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the study or description of images and symbols in art, literature, or culture.
    • The art historian wrote an iconographical study of the cathedral's stained glass windows.
    • The museum's catalog includes iconographical notes on each sculpture.
    • Students learned to identify iconographical motifs in Byzantine icons.
  2. Representing or using images and symbols in a distinctive or conventional way.
    • Her paintings are known for their iconographical references to nature and spirituality.
    • The comic book's iconographical style draws heavily on ancient mythology.
    • The logo's iconographical elements, such as the eagle and shield, convey strength and protection.