Abstract
Iconography is the study of the meanings that can be attributed to pictorial representation. It derives from the Greek word ikon which means an image, and was originally used to describe a picture of Christ or a saint. Thus in iconography one is concerned with interpreting the subject of a painting, drawing, or sculpture rather than discussing the quality of the work or the technique of the artist. It must not be assumed from its derivation that iconography is concerned only with religious works of art. In the present century, iconography has become an important subject for academic study. It has been shown that a valuable method of studying a particular society is the study of the subjects of its pictures and sculptures.
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