Definitions

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  • noun The conviction that artists should not depict human beings.
  • noun The conviction that artists should not depict religious figures such as divinities or prophets.

Etymologies

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an- + icon + -ism

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Examples

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Islamic teachings forbid the depiction of Muhammad as a measure against idolatry, a form of aniconism.

    The radical culture of offense « BuzzMachine 2006

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