Visual Global Politics Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on visual global politics, focusing on how visual representation shapes our understanding of finance, democracy, religion, and identity.

Visual metaphors

Representations or symbols that convey complex ideas, often misleadingly, in fields like finance and politics.

Visuality

The visualisation of history; the ways in which visual techniques have shaped political orders.

Invisibility

A state of being unseen, which can be politically significant and may provoke imaginative responses.

Iconic images

Powerful visual symbols that shape public opinion and contribute to political ideologies and identities.

Neoliberal values

Economic values that prioritise free market capitalism and may mask the human costs of economic policies.

Nation-state

A political entity holding exclusive authority over a defined territory, often depicted through maps.

Cultural representation

The visual portrayal and interpretation of cultures that can reinforce or challenge stereotypes.

Political consequences

The outcomes that arise from how visual artefacts are perceived and interpreted within society.

Gender norms

Socially constructed roles and behaviors that dictate how individuals should present themselves based on sex.

Visual politics

The interplay between visual representation and political power, shaping perceptions and influencing behavior.