Pictorial Cultures and Political Iconographies Approaches, Perspectives, Case Studies from Europe and America

The pictorial turn in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes the political power of images and the extent to which historical, political, social, and cultural processes and practices are shaped visually. The volume gathers twenty-one articles by visual culture studies experts in the fields of...

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Main Authors Hebel, Udo J, Wagner, Christoph
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany De Gruyter 2011
Walter de Gruyter GmbH Co.KG
De Gruyter, Inc
Edition1. Aufl.
Subjects
Art and society
Political aspects
Political science
Geschichte Kulturgeschichte
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Summary:The pictorial turn in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes the political power of images and the extent to which historical, political, social, and cultural processes and practices are shaped visually. The volume gathers twenty-one articles by visual culture studies experts in the fields of Art History, American Studies, History, and Political Science from Europe and the United States. The collection explores the political function and cultural impact of images and how political iconographies interpret norms of actions, support ideological formations, and enhance moral concepts.Udo J. Hebel andChristoph Wagner, University of Regensburg, Germany.
ISBN:3110237865
9783110237863
9783110237856
3110237857
DOI:10.1515/9783110237863