Definitions
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- noun The conviction that
artists should not depicthuman beings . - noun The conviction that
artists should not depict religious figures such asdivinities orprophets .
Etymologies
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Examples
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We have more or less overcome illiteracy in this country, yet the problem of 'aniconism', the inability to interpret images appropriately, has not even entered public awareness. "
Eurozine articles 2009
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John Anderson has a post on masseboth standing stones, which are important archaeological evidence about ancient Israel, and raise interesting questions both about Israelite "monotheism" and aniconism.
Archive 2009-07-01 James F. McGrath 2009
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John Anderson has a post on masseboth standing stones, which are important archaeological evidence about ancient Israel, and raise interesting questions both about Israelite "monotheism" and aniconism.
Standing Stones James F. McGrath 2009
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Islamic teachings forbid the depiction of Muhammad as a measure against idolatry, a form of aniconism.
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