Iconoclasm Balearic islands Johanna Basford

Johanna Basford

“A sweeping survey

Palmer’s vivid translation of the Syriac Life of Barsauma opens a fascinating window onto the ancient Middle East

New scholarly research and case studies help bridge the gap between the concepts' theoretical and academic foundations and their real-world applications

Iconoclasm Balearic islands Johanna BasfordWith new surges of activity from religious, political, and military extremists, the destruction of images has become increasingly relevant on a global scale. A founder of the study of early modern and contemporary iconoclasm, David Freedberg has addressed this topic for five decades. His work has brought this subject to a central place in art history, critical to the understanding not only of art but of all images in society. This volume collects the