iconomania

iconomania
   , iconomaniac
   An infatuated devotion to images (or icons), or a mania for collecting icons or images. An iconomaniac is a person who is extremely and excessively interested in images. Also see advocacy, antiquarianism, art appreciation, art buyer, art criticism, art history, artist, audience, iconocentrism, iconoduly, iconolater, iconolatry, iconophile, idolatry, and viewer.

Glossary of Art Terms. 2014.

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