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Symbolism > Number symbolism

Preferred term

Number symbolism  

Definition

  • Use for the practice of referring to intangible or religious concepts through architectural proportion or repetition of forms in works of art. [AAT]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Numerical symbolism
  • Sacred numbers
  • Symbolic numbers
  • Symbolism of numbers

Notation

  • 122225

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-SCKLJV1Q-L

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