iconolatry
- noun
- /ˌaɪkəˈnɑlətri/
- Specialized
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iconolatría
- In doing so, they exploit the potential of the art object and its associated iconolatry to undermine the subject-object distinction in which Enlightenment epistemology is grounded.
Examples
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Apocryphal though this story may be, in subsequent statements, Mullah Omar made clear the perceived relationship between iconolatry and the museum.
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Many religious groups have faced criticism for engaging in iconolatry by excessively venerating their sacred images.
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The debate over iconolatry in the church has sparked discussions about the role of icons in worship.
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Some believe that iconolatry distracts from the true essence of spirituality and should be avoided.
Synonyms
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Worship of images or objects as gods
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Praying to statues or pictures as if they were gods
A practice of worshipping religious images like paintings or statues
Excessive worship of symbols like pictures or icons
Giving too much value to symbols instead of what they stand for
How Worshipful
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word iconolatry comes from the Greek parts eikon 'image' and latreia 'worship', and you can see the familiar word icon inside it. So iconolatry literally means 'image worship', which is why it means the worship of sacred pictures or icons.