aniconism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
  2. More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.

Pronunciation

/ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/

Word forms

aniconism

Etymology

From an- + icon + -ism.

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