Attribute (art)

In visual arts, an attribute (also known as attributive symbol) is a symbolic or decorative object conventionally associated with a specific individual, deity, or activity. Serving as a form of "visual shorthand," attributes allow the viewer to identify figures—such as saints, prophets, or mythological gods—who might otherwise be difficult to distinguish. In architecture, attributes may be used on the exterior of a building to express its specific function or use.

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