Essays about: "political symbolism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words political symbolism.

  1. 1. An anthem for Europe: Comparing historical appropriations of Beethoven's Ode to Joy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Dominic Tscherny; [2023]
    Keywords : Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; political appropriation of music; Žižek’s empty container; historical narrative; political symbolism; European Studies; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Since its composition two centuries ago in 1824, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) has been heralded the world over not only as a great work of art, but also as a symbol of political importance. In Germany, it was lionised as the embodiment of a national spirit, first during the Franco-Prussian war, then as a prize of the Nazi repertoire; in Rhodesia, it became the national anthem of a far-right white ethno-state, while on the far-left, it occupied a rare position of Western revolutionary music in China. READ MORE

  3. 2. Emotional Politics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : João Maria Pizarro Maximiano Magalhães Manarte; [2023]
    Keywords : History of Emotions; Farse of Avila; The Catholic Kings; Henry IV of Spain; Alonso de Palencia; Diego de Valera;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we sought to understand the use of emotions as a political tool within the context of Spanish History in the 15th century.  Using the theoretical and methodological approach of Emotional History, heavily influenced by Barbara Rosenwein, Piroska Nagy, and Damien Boquet; we go through the royal chronicles written by Diego de Valera and Alonso de Palencia, analyzing the uses of emotions as a way of controlling the narrative of the kingdom. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bridges of Trust : The symbolism of the Destruction and Reestablishment of Libraries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för ABM, digitala kulturer samt förlags- och bokmarknadskunskap

    Author : Surrah Al-Himidy; [2023]
    Keywords : Library- and Information Science; Destruction of Libraries; Reestablishment of Libraries; Libraries in time of War; National Libraries; National Identity; Cultural Identity; Cultural Memory.; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : National libraries play a leading role in the creation of national identities. For that reason, the destruction and reestablishment of libraries may hold strategic meanings beyond the physical. This master thesis examines the symbols and cultural implications of such devastating events and resilient initiatives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Torget som demokratisk arena : en nödvändighet eller en anakronism?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Hanna Alfredsson; [2021]
    Keywords : demokrati; demonstration; möten; torg; gestaltning; democracy; demonstrations; public space;

    Abstract : Torgen har haft en roll i demokratiseringsprocesser under hundratals år och tycks fortfarande spela en viktig roll, trots att en stor del av det politiska samtalet idag sker på internet. Inte minst har vi kunnat se detta under 2020 då stora grupper människor har gett sig ut och demonstrerat – en global pandemi till trots. READ MORE

  6. 5. Brexit Memes Brexit: Exploring discourses of the Brexit negotiations through social media visuals

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Joanne Findlay; [2019]
    Keywords : media; memes; brexit; semiotics;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to analyse a critical juncture in the aftermath of the Brexit vote; Theresa May’s Brexit negotiations. This was a highly contentious time for politics in the UK, eventually leading to an extension on the initial deadline being granted and May’s resignation from the post of Prime Minister. READ MORE