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Mapping Trauma and Belonging: Cartographic Imagery in Visual Popular Art of the Russo-Ukrainian War
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Abstract This essay analyses the use of cartographic imagery in the visual representation of the Russo-Ukrainian War on Instagram. It explores how digital artists utilise maps and iconic geographic symbols to convey the trauma experienced by Ukrainians, reinforce a sense of national unity, and express love a... view more
This essay analyses the use of cartographic imagery in the visual representation of the Russo-Ukrainian War on Instagram. It explores how digital artists utilise maps and iconic geographic symbols to convey the trauma experienced by Ukrainians, reinforce a sense of national unity, and express love and affection for the homeland. By examining key examples of visual popular art, the essay demonstrates how these images function not only as documentation of conflict, but also as powerful symbols of resistance, resilience, and hope.... view less
Keywords
Ukraine; war; visualization; trauma; resistance; pop culture; symbol
Classification
Cultural Sociology, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Literature
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Page/Pages
p. 8-13
Journal
Ukrainian Analytical Digest (2024) 8
Issue topic
The War of Maps? Spatial (Mis)Representations of the Russo-Ukrainian War in the Digital Context
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000696568
ISSN
1867-9323
Status
Primary Publication; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0