Iconoclasm on Paper: Resistance in the Pages of <em>Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave</em>, 1849

The pages of this book are part of a long-standing tradition of conscientious iconoclasm, in which altering or damaging a picture or object constitutes a considered form of political protest, while they also provoke further reflection upon questions about the ethics of viewing or showing scenes of p...

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Main Author: Ellery E. Foutch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 2022-06-01
Series:Panorama
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Online Access: https://journalpanorama.org/article/iconoclasm-on-paper/
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Summary:The pages of this book are part of a long-standing tradition of conscientious iconoclasm, in which altering or damaging a picture or object constitutes a considered form of political protest, while they also provoke further reflection upon questions about the ethics of viewing or showing scenes of pain and suffering.
ISSN:2471-6839