An iconoclast is a person who challenges or opposes established beliefs, traditions, or institutions, particularly in the fields of art, culture, or religion. They often seek to break away from conventional norms and challenge the status quo.
Interesting fact: The term “iconoclast” originated from the Byzantine Empire during the 8th and 9th centuries. It referred to those who opposed the veneration of religious icons and sought to destroy them. The word itself is derived from the Greek words “eikon” meaning “image” and “klastes” meaning “breaker” or “destroyer.”