Aniconism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aniconism is a noun meaning A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
Meaning
A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
More Meanings
- More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aniconist, iconophobia, iconoclasm, iconophilism, iconoclast, iconomachist.
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