what are religious icons

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What are religious icons? Describe their purpose, development, and the beliefs surrounding them within the context of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Why did Byzantine rulers like Leo III and his successors develop the movement known as “iconoclasm.” What were the characteristics and major events of this movement? How did iconoclastic thought in Western Europe lead to a break between the Latin and Greek branches of the Catholic Church? The following videos cannot be used as sources but should provide you with some background material to aid in your writing: Remember, the idea is that you write to convey to me your understanding of the subject.  Explain unfamiliar concepts and terms, and be sure to provide some analysis of what it all meant to the development of the Church, West and East.  Grammar counts. Please read the rules for postings on the Discussions page prior to posting. Allow 48 to 72 hours for your posting to become visible. Be sure to proofread your posts before submitting them–you will not be allowed to edit them.   Posts must be submitted to this forum to receive a grade.  Posts submitted after the deadline for this assignment will not be graded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okph9wt8I0A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGUHKwCrZ4 https://youtu.be/W604NAxQjys there is also 3 videos which copy the links above