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144 - Fr. John Strickland - History of the West in View of the East

The Symbolic World

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The Iconoclastic Controversy and Artistic Evolution

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of the iconoclastic controversy, emphasizing Charlemagne's influence on Western views of religious imagery. It also examines the shift in artistic expression from the Renaissance era towards a pagan aesthetic, while discussing the theological implications that persist in modern faith and salvation debates.

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