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The Basics: Icons & Iconoclasm

Before we can fully examine the Byzantine Iconoclasm, we must first understand the icon's definition, form, and function within...

The Great Debate: Iconoclasts vs. Iconophiles

Against the Image Those who did not approve of the use of icons within the orthodoxy were known as iconoclasts. The iconoclasts' argument...

How Iconoclasm Shaped Art Part I: Amidst the Conflict

Iconoclasm's effect on art can be observed within two time frames: The response of art leading up to and during the conflict and the...

How Iconoclasm Shaped Art Part II: After the Storm

After the resolution of Second Iconoclasm and the reinstation of the image, art was once again open to less restrictive production and...

In Conclusion...

Why Does It Matter? In addition to its historical significance, understanding the Byzantine Iconoclasm and the concept of iconoclasm as a...

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