Building a People's Art: Vietnam, Socialist Realism and Cultural Revolution
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Dialectics of Identity and Revolution
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between race, ethnicity, and capitalism, emphasizing the need to reevaluate cultural identities, particularly in the context of Vietnamese and American influences. Through a dialectical lens, it critiques oversimplified ideologies while advocating for a deeper understanding of revolutionary identity, free from colonial legacies. The discussion also connects modern art and psychoanalysis to political contexts, revealing how artistic expression can articulate profound social truths amid historical struggles.
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