aniconism

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an- +‎ icon +‎ -ism

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  • IPA(key): /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/

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aniconism (uncountable)

  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.

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