Iconoclast Controversy

What is the Iconoclast Controversy?

• A conflict between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church over the authority of the Pope.

• A dispute in the Byzantine Empire over the use of religious images, or icons, in worship.

• A disagreement between Protestant denominations regarding the interpretation of the Bible.

• A controversy in ancient Greece over the use of statues in religious rituals.

When did the Iconoclast Controversy occur?

• 10th and 11th centuries

• 6th and 7th centuries

• 12th and 13th centuries

• 8th and 9th centuries

Which religious group was involved in the Iconoclast Controversy?

• Byzantine Empire

• Islamic Caliphate

• Protestant Reformation

• Roman Catholic Church

What was the main argument of the Iconoclasts?

• The main argument of the Iconoclasts was that the veneration of religious images and icons was a form of idolatry and violated the commandments against idol worship.

• The main argument of the Iconoclasts was that religious images and icons were a distraction from true worship.

• The main argument of the Iconoclasts was that the veneration of religious images and icons was a form of blasphemy.

• The main argument of the Iconoclasts was that religious images and icons were essential for worship.

Who was the Byzantine Emperor associated with the Iconoclast Controversy?

• Constantine XI

• Justinian I

• Basil II

• Leo III

What was the outcome of the Iconoclast Controversy?

• Banning of religious images.

• Creation of new religious images.

• Expansion of the Iconoclast movement.

• Restoration of the use of religious images

Which council condemned the Iconoclasts?

• Council of Ephesus

• First Council of Nicaea

• Council of Chalcedon

• Second Council of Nicaea

What is the term used for the destruction of religious icons?

• iconoclasm

• sacrilege

• desecration

• idolatry

Which region was most affected by the Iconoclast Controversy?

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What is the significance of the Iconoclast Controversy in art history?

• The Iconoclast Controversy was a dispute over the use of religious images in Byzantine art.

• The Iconoclast Controversy was a dispute over the use of color in Byzantine art.

• The Iconoclast Controversy was a dispute over the use of perspective in Byzantine art.

• The Iconoclast Controversy was a dispute over the use of abstract forms in Byzantine art.