Iconoclasm, Identity Politics and the Erasure of History

Iconoclasm, Identity Politics and the Erasure of History surveys the origins, uses, and manifestations of iconoclasm in history, art, and public culture.

Key Topics Explored:

• Causes and Uses of Iconoclasm: The book delves into the various reasons behind and applications of image/property defacement as a tool in political, national, religious, and artistic processes.
• Historical Context: It provides an in-depth look at the outbreak of iconoclasm in Europe and North America during the summer of 2020, placing it within the context of earlier occurrences.
• Implications of Iconoclasm: The text critically examines iconoclasm as a form of control, censorship, and expression, exploring its broader consequences in society.

This is one of the first books to comprehensively analyze the resurgence of iconoclasm in recent history and its connection to identity politics and the erasure of history.