Freedberg, David
Iconoclasm
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226445335
- author:
- Freedberg, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 26.2 x 18.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Power of Images by David Freedberg (9780226445335) A comprehensive study of iconoclasm and its impact on society, exploring the dynamics and history of image destruction from the Reformation to modern-day cancel culture. This collection brings together key works by renowned scholar David Freedberg, who has been a leading authority on the subject for five decades. Freedberg's writings combine fresh thinking with deep expertise, addressing the renewed significance of iconoclasm and its ideologies. The book provides a valuable resource for historians, museum professionals, international law specialists, preservationists, and students seeking to understand the complex relationships between images, power, and society. This compact volume offers a timely assessment of the role of images in shaping our world, from government repression to cultural debates, and is essential reading for anyone interested in art history, critical theory, or the social significance of visual culture.
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