iconism
- noun
- /ˈaɪkənɪzəm/
:
iconolatría
- Some religious groups opposed iconism, preferring to worship without images.
Examples
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The church was known for its strong tradition of iconism and elaborate religious paintings.
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The church practiced iconism for centuries.
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Debates over iconism shaped the history of art in many cultures.
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Does the museum showcase examples of iconism?
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Throughout history, iconism has led to the creation of many revered religious artifacts.
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In their worship, the parishioners expressed deep iconism through their veneration of the icons displayed in the sanctuary.
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The artist's works reflect a profound understanding of iconism, illustrating the sacred nature of the images he creates.
Synonyms
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9.0
Worship of images or objects as gods
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7.8
Praying to statues or pictures as if they were gods
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6.8
Strong admiration that makes someone seem perfect
Worship of religious images like pictures and statues
Antonyms
- Formal
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9.9
To attack or reject widely held beliefs and institutions, for example religious images and traditions
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Iconism comes from icon meaning 'image' and -ism meaning 'belief' or 'practice'. In religion, iconism is the practice of honoring images, like church icons, as sacred.