Iconoclasm in New York : revolution to reenactment

Idols in America : liberty poles -- The space of iconoclasm : statues -- Ruins, remains, and relics -- Performing iconoclasm.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bellion, Wendy (Author, VerfasserIn)
Document Type: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press , [2019]
Subjects:
George > III > King of Great Britain > 1738-1820 > Statues > New York (State) > New York
Georg <III., Großbritannien, König>
New York, NY
Bildersturm
Kunst
Statue
Geschichte
Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Author Notes:Wendy Bellion
Description
Summary:Idols in America : liberty poles -- The space of iconoclasm : statues -- Ruins, remains, and relics -- Performing iconoclasm.
"Explores iconoclasm in American art history, focusing on the destruction of the statue of King George III in New York City in 1776. Argues that the destruction of art and objects has propelled the formation of an American creation story"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xvii, 246 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Seiten Tafeln Illustrationen
ISBN:9780271083643

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