iconographicFunction
P24674
predicate
Indicates the symbolic or representational role that something serves within an image or visual composition.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| iconographicRole | 29 |
| iconographicFunction canonical | 9 |
| roleInIconography | 7 |
| artSymbolism | 3 |
| iconFunction | 2 |
| iconographicInterpretation | 2 |
| illustrationFunction | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: iconographicFunction
Generated description
Indicates the symbolic or representational role that something serves within an image or visual composition.
Sample triples (53)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Deshret | identifies the king as ruler of Lower Egypt ⓘ |
| Deshret | distinguishes regional aspect of royal power ⓘ |
| White Crown of Upper Egypt | identifies the ruler as lord of Upper Egypt via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Ta Shemau | one half of the Two Lands of Egypt via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
| gold rhinoceros | emblem of Mapungubwe kingdom via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Ndebele people | use of bright contrasting colors via predicate surface "artSymbolism" ⓘ |
| Ndebele people | use of bold black outlines via predicate surface "artSymbolism" ⓘ |
| Ndebele people | geometric motifs representing identity via predicate surface "artSymbolism" ⓘ |
| God K | marker of kingly status via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
| Paravani | vehicle in Kartikeya iconography via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Paravani | bird mount in Hindu iconography via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
|
mushhushshu dragon
surface form:
Mushhushshu
|
attendant of Marduk via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
|
mushhushshu dragon
surface form:
Mushhushshu
|
guardian of city gates via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
| nemes headdress | standard element of royal iconography via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| nemes headdress | marker of the king even in damaged or fragmentary statues via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Christ in Majesty | express Christ’s authority ⓘ |
| Christ in Majesty | express eschatological judgment ⓘ |
| Christ in Majesty | visualize heavenly throne room ⓘ |
| Dhṛtarāṣṭra | temple gate guardian via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Virūḍhaka | warrior guardian via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| menat necklace | attribute of Hathor via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| menat necklace | attribute of Hathoric priestesses via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Caryatids of the Erechtheion | emblem of Greek cultural heritage via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Parvati as Karpagambal | consort in Kapaleeshwarar Temple sanctum via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Agastya statue | teacher of gods and men via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Agastya statue | rishi via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Neferneferure | participant in royal sun‑disk worship scenes via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
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atef crown
surface form:
Atef crown
|
identifies Osiris in art via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
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atef crown
surface form:
Atef crown
|
marks divine kingship via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
|
dwarf demon Apasmara
surface form:
Apasmara
|
obstacle to spiritual knowledge via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
|
dwarf demon Apasmara
surface form:
Apasmara
|
personification of ignorance via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
|
dwarf demon Apasmara
surface form:
Apasmara
|
subdued ego via predicate surface "roleInIconography" ⓘ |
| Infant Saint John as forerunner of Christ | prefigures public ministry of John the Baptist ⓘ |
| Infant Saint John as forerunner of Christ | prefigures salvific mission of Christ ⓘ |
| Old English Hexateuch | visualizing biblical narratives for non-Latin readers via predicate surface "illustrationFunction" ⓘ |
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cult statue of Aphrodite in the Gardens (Aphrodite en Kepois)
surface form:
cult statue of Aphrodite in the Gardens
|
model for serene Aphrodite type via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Sekhemti | identify the king as ruler of unified Egypt ⓘ |
| St. John the Baptist by Caravaggio | forerunner of Christ via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Saint John the Evangelist (El Greco) | Evangelist via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Saint John the Evangelist (El Greco) | Apostle via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Statue of Ekkehard II of Meissen | lay donor via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Green Dragon Crescent Blade | attribute in statues of Guan Yu via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| The Three Shades | guardians of the entrance to Hell via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
| Vimatarissa | object of pilgrimage via predicate surface "iconFunction" ⓘ |
| Vimatarissa | focus of intercessory prayer via predicate surface "iconFunction" ⓘ |
| Ram in a Thicket figurines | possible reference to fertility via predicate surface "iconographicInterpretation" ⓘ |
| Ram in a Thicket figurines | possible association with vegetation or life force via predicate surface "iconographicInterpretation" ⓘ |
|
nude Adam
surface form:
Nude Adam
|
first man via predicate surface "iconographicRole" ⓘ |
|
nude Adam
surface form:
Nude Adam
|
biblical Adam via predicate surface "iconographicRole" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Angel with the Whips | identify the Flagellation among Passion scenes ⓘ |