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The Destruction of Art : Iconoclasm and Vandalism since the French Revolution
The Destruction of Art Iconoclasm and Vandalism since the French Revolution Author:Dario Gamboni The first comprehensive examination of modern iconoclasm, The Destruction of Art looks at deliberate attacks against works of art since the nineteenth century. Dario Gamboni challenges the assumption that iconoclasm is a thing of the past and shows that it is in fact a widespread contemporary cultural phenomenon that includes vandalism, p... more »olitical protest, and censorship. He asks what iconoclasm can teach us about the place of works of art and material culture in society.« less