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iconology

Flag: gbEnglishOxford New American Dictionary
iconology /ˌīkəˈnäləjē, ˌaɪkəˈnɑlədʒi /
▸ noun the study of visual imagery and its symbolism and interpretation, especially in social or political terms.
▪ symbolism:
the iconology of a work of art.
– DERIVATIVES
iconological /īˌkänəˈläjikəl/ adjective