Brubaker, Leslie

Inventing Byzantine Iconoclasm

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ISBN 13:
9781853997501
author:
Brubaker, Leslie
format:
Paperback
publisher:
DUCKWORTH PUB
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
160
Genre:
Art, History
Condition:
New
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£33.98

Description

Byzantine iconoclasm has been a subject of fascination and misunderstanding. This book offers a fresh perspective on the debate about images in the Byzantine Empire, challenging widely accepted assumptions about its nature and impact. The years between 680 and 850 saw a complex and multifaceted discussion about the role of icons in society. Contrary to popular belief, this period was marked by technological advances, intellectual shifts, and economic growth, which ultimately contributed to the emergence of medieval Byzantium as a strong and stable empire. Through a nuanced exploration of the image debates, Leslie Brubaker sheds new light on the intricacies of Byzantine culture and politics.

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