This course explores a number of historical periods that have been deemed iconoclastic, or particularly hostile to images: Byzantine Iconoclasm; the Protestant Reformation; the French and Russian Revolutions; and the Iconoclasm of Modern Art. What is the meaning of this hostility? Why have religious and political groups alike battled so violently to control the construction and consumption of visual images? Why are pictures so powerful? This course examines the terms of these debates over images, explores what’s at stake in the practices of destruction, preservation, and veneration of images, and considers how the multiple motivations for these practices (political, psychological, aesthetic) intersect with religious ways of being in the world. ">

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THEO 120 - Icons and Idols

Description
This course explores a number of historical periods that have been deemed iconoclastic, or particularly hostile to images: Byzantine Iconoclasm; the Protestant Reformation; the French and Russian Revolutions; and the Iconoclasm of Modern Art. What is the meaning of this hostility? Why have religious and political groups alike battled so violently to control the construction and consumption of visual images? Why are pictures so powerful? This course examines the terms of these debates over images, explores what’s at stake in the practices of destruction, preservation, and veneration of images, and considers how the multiple motivations for these practices (political, psychological, aesthetic) intersect with religious ways of being in the world. 
Recent Professors
Recent Semesters
Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019
Class Size
39
Credits
3
Professor Reviews
5y
First-year
IPOL
I took Prof Morici for Problem of God for freshman fall and I had such a fantastic experience that I signed up for my second class with her without even knowing what the topic was. She really cares about her students, and is always willing to meet people to discuss essays outside of class. One of the best professors I've ever had at Georgetown
4y
Junior
MARK
Professor Morici is by far one of the best professors I've had at Georgetown. She truly cares about her students and is so passionate about art and theology. This was an incredible second theology elective to take. There were readings, but they were skimmable and she would give a recap each class. An amazing class and wonderful professor!
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Usually Offered
MW (1 hour 15 minutes), TuTh (1 hour 15 minutes)
Attributes
Core: Theology