C. the study of the meaning and imagery in art in its broader cultural or artistic context. Iconology is the study of visual imagery and its interpretation and symbolism, especially in a broader context e.g. social or cultural terms.
Shrek is a big, green, ugly ogre with a heart of gold. Based on the 'foul and fearless' creature in illustrator William Steig's children's book, Shrek revels in his ugliness and wonders at the damage and destruction it can cause. Why kids will love him: He's flatulent, rude and dirty.
A+E Networks. On this day in 2001, the fledgling movie studio Dreamworks SKG, founded by Hollywood heavyweights Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, releases what will become its most successful film to date: the animated feature Shrek.