iconological
/ˌaɪkənəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the study of icons, symbols, and their meanings, especially in art history and cultural analysis.
- The professor's iconological approach examines the deeper cultural meanings behind Renaissance paintings.
- The museum's new exhibit includes an iconological analysis of the artifacts.
- Her paper uses an iconological method to interpret the symbols in ancient cave drawings.
- Concerned with the interpretation of visual symbols and their broader cultural or historical context.
- The book provides an iconological framework for understanding modern advertising imagery.
- The documentary offers an iconological perspective on the use of the cross in Western art.
- His iconological study of the flag reveals how its design reflects national identity.
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