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- DictionaryI·con·o·clasm/īˈkänəˌklazəm/
noun
- 1. the action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices.
- 2. the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical; the doctrine of iconoclasts.
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Iconoclasm (from Greek: εἰκών, eikṓn, 'figure, icon' + κλάω, kláō, 'to break') is the social belief in the importance of the destruction of icons and other images or monuments, most frequently for religious or political reasons.
Iconoclasm is the doctrine, practice, or attitude of an iconoclast, who opposes or destroys religious images or symbols. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of iconoclasm.
Iconoclasm is strong opposition to generally accepted beliefs and traditions. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.
Iconoclasm definition: the action or spirit of iconoclasts.. See examples of ICONOCLASM used in a sentence.
Jan 28, 2015 · Iconoclasm is the destruction or rejection of religious images, especially in Christianity. Learn about the origins, causes, and consequences of iconoclasm in the 8th and 16th centuries, and how it relates to power and representation.
Iconoclasm was a movement that banned the making and veneration of icons of Christ, Mary, and saints in the eighth and ninth centuries. It was based on the second commandment and the fear of idolatry, but was opposed by supporters of icons who argued for Christ's incarnation and presence.
Iconoclasm refers to the eighth-century controversy over the use of religious images in Byzantium. Learn about the key players, theological arguments, and the triumph of orthodoxy that ended the debate.
