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Iconology

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Arts EmphasisPlay
Iconology often relates to interpreting art such as paintings or sculptures. SlideStudying the iconology of medieval tapestries reveals much about that time period.
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Idea RepresentationPlay
It entails understanding what underlying ideas images in arts stand for. SlideThrough iconology, we learn the dove symbolizes peace in various artworks.
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Cultural ContextPlay
The symbols interpreted in iconology are often culturally specific. SlideIconology helped me grasp how dragons represent power in Chinese art.