iconoclasm
IPA: aɪkˈɑnʌkɫæzʌm
noun
- The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.
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Examples of "iconoclasm" in Sentences
- The Iconoclasm is apparently a different move.
- Iconoclasm is the destruction of religious icons.
- The history of iconoclasm is the revolt against symbols.
- Iconoclasm led to the defacement of many religious artworks.
- Iconoclasm did not condemn the making of any lifeless image.
- Like many monks at the time, he was an opponent of iconoclasm.
- This reflects on her, her strength of character and iconoclasm.
- He did that iconoclasm picture and was more inclined to satire.
- Iconoclasm cannot be blamed as that controversy was in the 8th century.
- Together they helped defend the church against the heresy of iconoclasm.