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Icon (disambiguation)

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An icon, from the Greek word for image, is a religious painting in the tradition of Christianity.

Icon may also refer to:

General concepts

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  • Icon (semiotics), a sign characterised by iconicity, the resemblance to what it signifies
  • Icon (computing), an image used in a graphical user interface
  • Cultural icon, something or someone that is seen as representative of a given culture
    • Pop icon, a celebrity, character, or object whose exposure in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era
    • Architectural icon, a groundbreaking or unique building
    • Gay icon, an LGBT cultural icon

Art, entertainment and media

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Books and magazines

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Film and television

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Games

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Music

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Brands and companies

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Organizations

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Science and technology

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Science fiction conventions

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Other uses

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See also

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