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Skriet från Hongkong. En visuell analys av hur protestaffischer skapar och representerar kollektiv identitet i Hongkongprotesterna 2019

Lundberg, Carl LU (2020) STVK02 20201
Department of Political Science
Abstract
The extensive use of protest art has come to characterize the 2019 protests in Hong Kong. Furthermore, due to its unique history, the region has long been characterized by its search for a collective identity. This thesis examines how protest posters are used to create and represent a collective identity in the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The thesis combines the art historical method ”iconography” with a theoretical framework of collective identity to answer the research question. Seven prominent protest posters created by activist artists in Hong Kong have been analyzed. The posters show an idealistic protest movement where the demonstrators are usually portrayed as brave frontliners who are prepared to give their lives in the fight for... (More)
The extensive use of protest art has come to characterize the 2019 protests in Hong Kong. Furthermore, due to its unique history, the region has long been characterized by its search for a collective identity. This thesis examines how protest posters are used to create and represent a collective identity in the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The thesis combines the art historical method ”iconography” with a theoretical framework of collective identity to answer the research question. Seven prominent protest posters created by activist artists in Hong Kong have been analyzed. The posters show an idealistic protest movement where the demonstrators are usually portrayed as brave frontliners who are prepared to give their lives in the fight for their democratic rights. Visual symbols such as yellow umbrellas and construction helmets are also used to emphasize the movement's self-image as defensive and peaceful. References to historical protest movements such as the July Revolution, Tiananmen Square and the Umbrella Movement 2014, as well as depictions of various symbols of freedom, are further signs of an established collective identity. (Less)
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author
Lundberg, Carl LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK02 20201
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Hongkongprotesterna 2019, protestaffischer, kollektiv identitet, visuell analys, ikonografisk tolkning
language
Swedish
id
9026431
date added to LUP
2020-09-21 15:45:16
date last changed
2020-09-21 15:45:16
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  abstract     = {{The extensive use of protest art has come to characterize the 2019 protests in Hong Kong. Furthermore, due to its unique history, the region has long been characterized by its search for a collective identity. This thesis examines how protest posters are used to create and represent a collective identity in the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The thesis combines the art historical method ”iconography” with a theoretical framework of collective identity to answer the research question. Seven prominent protest posters created by activist artists in Hong Kong have been analyzed. The posters show an idealistic protest movement where the demonstrators are usually portrayed as brave frontliners who are prepared to give their lives in the fight for their democratic rights. Visual symbols such as yellow umbrellas and construction helmets are also used to emphasize the movement's self-image as defensive and peaceful. References to historical protest movements such as the July Revolution, Tiananmen Square and the Umbrella Movement 2014, as well as depictions of various symbols of freedom, are further signs of an established collective identity.}},
  author       = {{Lundberg, Carl}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Skriet från Hongkong. En visuell analys av hur protestaffischer skapar och representerar kollektiv identitet i Hongkongprotesterna 2019}},
  year         = {{2020}},
}