Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
iconografía
Pronunciation
IPA/ikonoɣɾaˈfia/
Meaning
- feminine nouniconography
Example
La iconografía de esa pintura es fácil de reconocer.
The painting's iconography is easy to recognize.
More examples
¿Puedes reconocer la iconografía en estas imágenes de la campaña?
Can you recognize the iconography in these campaign images?
Core concept
Analysis of recurring visual motifs and symbols in artworks.
Common phrases
reconocer la iconografía
recognize the iconography
la iconografía de la película
the film's iconography
la iconografía política
political iconography
Similar words
imagen: Presents a visual depiction such as a painting, drawing, or photograph.
símbolo: Functions as a sign that conveys a particular idea or association.
motivo: Repeats a pattern or design element across a piece of art.
tema: Centers on the main subject or topic explored in a work.
Definition in Spanish
Descripción y análisis de los temas, símbolos y motivos visuales presentes en pinturas, esculturas y otras imágenes.
Word origin
From Greek eikōn 'image' and graphein 'to write', the word denotes the description, cataloguing, and interpretation of themes and symbols in paintings, sculptures, and other images.
Usage tips
- A primarily academic term that appears in museum labels and art-history writing, so in everyday conversation speakers often ask 'qué representa' or refer to 'los motivos' instead.