Sentences with ICONOCLASM

"During the Protestant Reformation, the act of smashing statues and paintings in churches was a form of iconoclasm."

"The iconoclasm of the 16th century resulted in the loss of many valuable artworks."

"Some extremist groups advocate for iconoclasm as a means of combating idol worship."

"The Byzantine Empire experienced waves of iconoclasm during its history."

"The iconoclasm of the Taliban regime led to the destruction of ancient Buddhist sculptures."

"Controversial artworks sometimes face iconoclasm by those who find them offensive."

"The Renaissance marked a shift away from iconoclasm and a renewed interest in classical art."

"The act of defacing religious symbols is considered an act of iconoclasm."

"During the French Revolution, iconoclasm was employed as a means of rejecting the old monarchy."

"The iconoclasm of the Puritans led to the whitewashing of many English churches."

"In modern times, iconoclasm can also take the form of online vandalism or defacement of digital icons."

"The act of demolishing statues of historical figures has sparked debates on whether it is an act of iconoclasm or an erasure of history."

"The iconoclasm of the Cultural Revolution in China resulted in the destruction of countless cultural artifacts."

"Some see the removal of Confederate monuments as a form of iconoclasm."