Discussion Post: Religious Icons
What are religious icons? Describe their purpose, development, and the beliefs surrounding them within the context of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Why did Byzantine rulers like Leo III and his successors develop the movement known as "iconoclasm." What were the characteristics and major events of this movement? How did iconoclastic thought in Western Europe lead to a break between the Latin and Greek branches of the Catholic Church?
YouTube Videos:
• "The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville"
• "Famous Byzantine icons"
• "First Iconoclast Controversy, 726-787 CE"
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.