ikonografiskt
The term *ikonografiskt* originates from the Swedish adaptation of the Greek-derived concept *ikonografi*, which refers to the study and description of the visual imagery, symbols, and motifs used in art, particularly in religious and historical contexts. The Swedish adjective *ikonografiskt* describes something that pertains to or follows the principles of iconography—namely, the systematic analysis of images to interpret their meaning, cultural significance, and stylistic conventions.
In art history and visual studies, an *ikonografiskt* approach involves examining how subjects, compositions, and decorative
The *ikonografiskt* method is closely related to *ikonologi*, which delves deeper into the symbolic and conceptual
In Swedish academic and artistic discourse, *ikonografiskt* is frequently used in discussions about medieval manuscripts, Renaissance