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iconography

/ˌaɪkəˈnɒɡrəfi/noun

उच्चारण आइकनॉग्रफ़ी

प्रतिमा-विज्ञान, प्रतिमा-शास्त्र

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  1. 1

    [U]

    the use or study of images or symbols in art

    प्रतिमा-विज्ञान, प्रतिमा-शास्त्र

    • She is a scholar of Buddhist iconography.
    • The museum offers a course in iconography.
  2. 2

    [U]

    the images and symbols that are typical of a particular religion, artist, film or movement

    (किसी परंपरा के) विशिष्ट प्रतीक और चित्र

    • In Hindu iconography, Saraswati is shown holding a veena.
    • the iconography of the freedom movement

    Synonyms imagery symbolism

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