What is aniconism?

Rejection of figurative sculpture.

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  1. Rejection of figurative sculpture ✔
  2. Love of all statues
  3. Carving in wood only

Why: Aniconism is the rejection of figurative sculpture, seen in Judaism and later in Islam.

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Aniconism says no to the figure.
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Answer: Rejection of figurative sculpture. Aniconism is the rejection of figurative sculpture, seen in Judaism and later in Islam.

  1. Sculpture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpture
    Aniconism originated with Judaism, which did not accept figurative sculpture
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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