Asked by Joseph Wallace on May 02, 2024
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Which event in Byzantine history accounts for the loss of much art?
A) The Second Crusade
B) The Seljuk Turks' capture of Anatolia
C) The rise of the Macedonian dynasty
D) The Iconoclasm
Iconoclasm
The action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices; also refers specifically to the historical periods when religious icons were destroyed or rejected.
- Investigate the effects of Iconoclasm on Byzantine art and the following restoration efforts.
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Emerald DravenMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Iconoclasm refers to periods in Byzantine history during which the use of religious images or icons was hotly debated and led to the destruction of many such images. This event significantly contributed to the loss of Byzantine art.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the effects of Iconoclasm on Byzantine art and the following restoration efforts.