FAQ About The Influence of Byzantine Art on Modern Iconography

Iconoclasm refers to the rejection and destruction of religious images, which was a significant controversy in the Byzantine Empire during the 8th and 9th centuries. The Iconoclasts opposed the veneration of icons, leading to significant political and theological turmoil. This period shaped much of the discourse about religious images, influencing the future aesthetic direction and the theological justification for the use of icons within the church.