Question

What is iconoclasm?
a.
rejection of using religion in art
b.
the Protestant’s prejudice towards Catholics
c.
the smashing of religious imagery
d.
protecting religious imagery

Answer 1

Iconoclasm is primarily defined as **c. the smashing of religious imagery**. It refers to the rejection or destruction of religious images, icons, and symbols, particularly during certain historical movements and periods when religious or political leaders sought to eliminate the veneration of such images.