Art and Memory: How Visual Culture Shapes Collective Remembrance

Abstract

This article explores the intricate relationship between art and collective memory, elucidating how visual culture plays a pivotal role in shaping and preserving societal remembrance. Through an interdisciplinary lens encompassing art history, cultural studies, and psychology, the study investigates the mechanisms through which art influences the construction, preservation, and transmission of collective memory. By analyzing diverse case studies from different historical contexts and cultural settings, the article highlights the multifaceted ways in which art engages with memory, fostering a deeper understanding of how visual representations contribute to the formation of cultural identity and historical consciousness.