ARH 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Chludov Psalter, Iconodule, Theotokos
22 Sep 2016
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Iconoclasm destruction of art, typically for religious purposes. Common ground found between psalters and iconophiles. Iconoclasts are represented as simoniacs, sorcerers, influenced by demons. John the grammarian was commonly associated with simon magus. John and simon are branded as leaders of heretics. John holds a bag of money money-loving demon . Usually represented with a wild hair standing on the end. John was inspired by, or a servant of the devil. Simony: making of profit out of sacred things, selling church offices/roles, pardons. Charity: depicted as a woman dressed in royal garments with a tree sprouting from her crown, handing out alms. Iconoclasts are no better than the jews (accused of bribing the guards to cover up. Christ"s resurrection, and held responsible for his death) Blamed iconoclasm on the jews and the muslims. Good and evil - christians and jews. Leo iii was apparently influenced by a jew who promised him the throne.
