1. an artist who paints or creates icons, especially religious images in the Eastern Orthodox tradition
Usage: often refers to traditional religious art; common in art history and religious contexts
2. a person who creates or designs visual symbols or images that represent ideas, concepts, or brands
Usage: modern usage in graphic design and digital media

Examples

• The iconographer spent months painting the religious icon with gold leaf and traditional pigments.
• Medieval iconographers followed strict theological guidelines when depicting saints.
• The museum's collection includes works by renowned Russian iconographers from the 15th century.
• Modern iconographers design the symbols and graphics used in software interfaces.
• She studied under a master iconographer to learn the ancient techniques of icon painting.
• The iconographer's work blended spiritual devotion with exceptional artistic skill.