aniconism

/ænɪkəˈnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of avoiding or not representing images or icons, especially of deities, in worship or art.

“Some ancient cultures practiced aniconism to express their devotion to a deity without depicting it.”

Synonyms

  • iconoclasm
  • imagelessness

Antonyms

  • iconography
  • iconolatry