Where does “iconografia” come from?
iconografia (Italian) comes from Italian grafia, from Ancient Greek γρᾰφή — drawing.
iconografia (Italian): iconography
Definitions
- iconography
Ancestry of “iconografia”, step by step
iconografia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian grafia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | grafia | spelling; handwriting |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γρᾰφή | drawing |
via Italian icono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | icono | — |