Reformation500 Art of the Reformation

Art during the Reformation moves away from extravagant images of the saints to more realistic scenes of everyday life. Iconoclasm becomes prevalent and many pieces of art are destroyed. Thanks in large part to the printing press, Martin Luther becomes one of our first celebrities. This video is part of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’ series “500: The Impact of the Reformation Today.” Learn more at reformation500.csl.edu/.