1. plural of iconographer; artists who paint or create icons, especially religious images in the Eastern Orthodox tradition
Usage: typically refers to religious artists; often associated with Byzantine and Orthodox Christian art
2. people who create or study visual representations and symbols of a subject or concept
Usage: broader, modern usage

Examples

• Medieval iconographers spent years mastering the techniques of religious icon painting.
• The museum's exhibition featured works by renowned Russian iconographers from the 15th century.
• Modern iconographers use digital tools to create visual symbols for technology companies.
• Byzantine iconographers followed strict theological guidelines when depicting saints.
• The iconographers' guild preserved traditional methods of gold leaf application for centuries.
• Contemporary iconographers study how images shape cultural identity and meaning.