Thomas F. X. Noble
Images, Iconoclasm, and the Carolingians
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812222562
- author:
- Thomas F. X. Noble
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.10 (d)
- Genre:
- French History, Medieval History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Carolingian controversy over visual art was a complex and deeply rooted issue. In 726 C.E., the Byzantine emperor Leo III issued an edict declaring images to be idols, leading to the first wave of iconoclasm that ran its violent course until 787. However, Thomas F. X. Noble argues that this understanding oversimplifies the situation, suggesting instead that the Carolingians had a significant controversy about visual art with ties to Byzantine iconoclasm. Noble's book provides a comprehensive study of the Western response to Byzantine iconoclasm, comparing art-texts with laws, letters, poems, and other sources. By examining these diverse discourses, Noble reveals the power and magnitude of the key debates within the Carolingian world during its most dynamic decades. This nuanced approach sheds new light on a pivotal moment in medieval history. Through his research, Noble demonstrates that the lines of division between the Western and Eastern churches were not as clear-cut as previously thought. Instead, he uncovers a rich and complex web of ideas that continue to resonate with scholars today.
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