Etymology

iconology

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Today it means: The study of icons in art or art history. Full definition →

Ancient Greek εἰκών
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromεἰκών“icon”
  2. English todayiconology

From Ancient Greek εἰκών (eikṓn, “icon”) + -logy.

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