aniconic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or representing a deity, figure, or symbol without an image or icon.

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Variants

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anaconda , anacondas , Anaconda

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Etymology

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From the Greek words ana- (without) and icon (image)

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Trivia

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1. Aniconism is not limited to religious practices but can also be found in modern art movements such as Minimalism and Conceptual Art.

2. Aniconic symbols, such as the Star of David and the Islamic crescent, are often used to represent faiths without relying on images of deities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iconography: The visual representation of the iconic or symbolic meaning of a concept, idea, or belief.

2. Iconoclasm: The destruction or defacement of religious or cultural images or monuments.

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Culture

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Aniconism is a religious or artistic practice that avoids the use of images or icons, particularly in worship. This can be found in various religions and art movements, such as ancient Greek and Roman religions, Buddhism, and certain Christian denominations.

How to Memorize "aniconic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a religious or artistic practice that refrains from using images or icons.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the concept of aniconism with the absence of images or icons in a religious or artistic context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Avoid Icons, Practice Aniconism' to remember the meaning.

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