International Conference on Art History and Political Contexts (ICAHPC - 26)

This track explores the intricate relationship between art and political ideology, examining how artistic representations can both reflect and shape societal beliefs. Papers will analyze specific case studies where art has been employed as a tool for ideological expression and propaganda.

Focusing on the role of symbolism in visual culture, this track invites discussions on how symbols convey complex political and social messages. Contributions will investigate the interplay between aesthetic choices and their ideological implications.

This session will delve into the historical and contemporary artistic movements that have emerged in response to political contexts. Participants are encouraged to examine how these movements have influenced and been influenced by prevailing power dynamics.

This track addresses the role of art in shaping collective memory and identity within various political contexts. Papers will explore how artistic practices contribute to the construction and negotiation of cultural narratives.

This session will investigate the effects of globalization on art production and dissemination, particularly in relation to political and cultural identities. Contributions will reflect on how global interconnectedness influences local artistic expressions.

Focusing on the aesthetics of political propaganda, this track examines how art is utilized to convey power and authority. Papers will analyze the visual strategies employed in propaganda art across different regimes and historical periods.

This session invites interdisciplinary approaches from cultural studies to analyze the intersections of art and political contexts. Participants will explore how cultural theories can enhance our understanding of artistic practices in relation to power and ideology.

This track highlights the role of art as a form of resistance against dominant political narratives. Contributions will examine how artists challenge power structures through their work and the implications of such resistance.

This session will explore how contemporary artists engage with themes of representation and identity within political frameworks. Papers will analyze the ways in which art reflects and critiques social identities in a globalized world.

This track investigates how art influences public discourse and political engagement. Participants will discuss the potential of art to provoke dialogue and inspire action within various social contexts.

Focusing on the politics of aesthetics, this session will explore how visual culture shapes and is shaped by political ideologies. Contributions will examine the implications of aesthetic choices in the representation of political themes.