Skip to content

The Forbidden Image An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm Hardcover - 2001

by Alain Besancon


From the publisher

Philosophers and theologians have long engaged in intense debate and introspection over the representation of the deity, its possibilities and its proscriptions. The Forbidden Image traces the dual strains of "iconophilia" and iconoclasm, the privileging and prohibition of religious images, over a span of two and a half millennia in the West.

Alain Besanon's work begins with a comprehensive examination of the status of the image in Greek, Judaic, Islamic, and Christian thought. The author then addresses arguments regarding the moral authority of the image in European Christianity from the medieval through the early modern periods. Besanon completes The Forbidden Image with an examination of how iconophilia and iconoclasm have been debated in the modern period.

"Even the reader who has heard something of the Byzantine quarrels about images and their theological background will be surprised by a learned and convincing interpretation of the works of Mondrian, Kandinsky, and Malevich in terms of religiously inspired iconoclasm. . . . This is an immensely rich and powerful masterpiece."--Leszek Kolakowski, Times Literary Supplement

First line

The plastic representation of the gods is a function of the conception that the commonwealth makes of gods.

Details

  • Title The Forbidden Image An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
  • Author Alain Besancon
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First English la
  • Pages 432
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University Of Chicago Press, Chicago
  • Date May 7, 2001
  • ISBN 9780226044132

About the author

Alain Besanon is the director of studies at L'cole des Hautes tudes en Sciences Sociales. A specialist in Russian politics and intellectual history, he has written a number of books, including Anatomie d'un spectre and Les origines intellectuelles du lninisme.

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

FORBIDDEN IMAGE
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

FORBIDDEN IMAGE

by BESANCON,A

  • Used
  • fair
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Fair
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
NEW YORK, New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$30.71
A$6.91 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
hc. Fair. Obviously worn, but no text pages missing. May have highlighting and marginalia, but markings do not interfere with readability. Textbooks do not have accompanying CDs or access codes. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC.
Item Price
A$30.71
A$6.91 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image : An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

The Forbidden Image : An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Alain Besan?on

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$45.05
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University of Chicago Press, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
A$45.05
FREE shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image : An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image : An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Besancon, Alain

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$45.10
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University of Chicago Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
A$45.10
FREE shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Besançon, Alain; Todd, Jane Marie [Translator]

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$56.20
A$7.31 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University of Chicago Press. hardcover. Good. 6x1x9. 2000 hardback has underlineing on less than 5 pages and is in good condition with mylar dust coverAND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24 HOURS; and emailed to you a USPS tracking number on all orders; all books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing
Item Price
A$56.20
A$7.31 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Alain BesanCon; Translator-Jane Marie Todd

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used: Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$62.32
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University Of Chicago Press, 2001-05-07. Hardcover. Used: Good. Excellent customer service. Prompt Customer Service.
Item Price
A$62.32
FREE shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Besançon, Alain

  • New
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
New
Edition
First edition, 1st Printing
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$76.96
A$6.14 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chicago, IL: University Of Chicago Press, 2000. Maroon cloth boards with gilt to the spine. Hardcover with dust jacket. First Edition, 1st printing with full numberline. Flawless copy, bought new and never read. DJ with minimal shelfwear. 423 pp. Fast shipping with tracking, careful, secure packaging.
Item Price
A$76.96
A$6.14 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
More Photos

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Alain Besancon (Author); Jane Marie Todd (Translator)

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$76.96
A$7.62 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Book and dust jacket are in Near Fine condition, with light bumping to corners. Otherwise bright, clean, and tight. Feels unread.
Item Price
A$76.96
A$7.62 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Besançon, Alain; Todd, Jane Marie [Translator]

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mayer, Arizona, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$130.63
A$6.14 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University of Chicago Press. hardcover. New. 6x1x9. New never used. Cover has minor shelf rubbings. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily.
Item Price
A$130.63
A$6.14 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image: An Intellectual History of Iconoclasm

by Besançon, Alain; Todd, Jane Marie [Translator]

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
San Diego, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$147.52
A$8.39 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
University of Chicago Press, 2001-05-07. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Item Price
A$147.52
A$8.39 shipping to USA
The Forbidden Image – An Intellectual History of Iconaclasm
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Forbidden Image – An Intellectual History of Iconaclasm

by Alain Besancon Jane Marie Todd

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780226044132 / 0226044130
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$262.88
A$19.33 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Univ of Chicago Pr, 2001. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 432 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches.
Item Price
A$262.88
A$19.33 shipping to USA