Der Ikonoklasmus des Westens
Hartmut Feld
This present work of nine chapters portrays iconoclastic trends within Western Christianity from the early Middle Ages up to time French Revolution. The primary intent this is an explanation important movements - their origins and theoretical foundations motives. Parallel this, book deals with religious theological justification iconographic cult icon in sacred architecture both formal teachings schools universities arena popular pietism. areas concentration are: controversy Carolingian Period, iconoclasm context Cistercian monastery reform, Franciscan thought, Reformation iconoclasm, meaning Tridentine Catholicism. Included in-depth interpretation iconography numerous images image cycles, including principal works Tintoretto El Greco.