Ronald Paulson: English Iconoclasm

Creator

Ronald Paulson

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Description

April 30th, 1986 (note: Recording Deteriorates). This reading discusses iconoclasm in 18th-century England, exploring its impact on art, literature, and society. It examines how artists like Hogarth and writers like Swift challenged traditional imagery, replacing religious icons with secular, commonplace objects and scenes, reflecting broader cultural shifts.

Keywords

Poetry

Creation Date

April 30th, 1986

Recommended Citation

Paulson, Ronald, "Ronald Paulson: English Iconoclasm" (1986). Poetry at Bard-(All Recordings). 72.
https://digitalcommons.bard.edu/poetry_at_bard/72