Iconography
CataloguedThe knowledge that artists put into practice when concepts are represented through symbols (e.g., painting a dog to represent loyalty). It is used in Christian religious painting, for example, by representing a lamb to symbolise Christ or a dove for the Holy Spirit.
Iconography sits under Illustration in the Design domain of the Luminid skills catalogue.
Also known as
- iconography methods
- symbolic representation
- symbol design
- religious symbolism
- symbolic imagery
- visual symbols
- symbolic art
- symbol painting
- emblematic representation
- symbolic meaning in art
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