WAR THROUGH A CULTURAL LENS: EXPLORING MUSIC, ART, AND LITERATURE IN CONFLICT NARRATIVES

Joydeb Patra; Prodipta Borman

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.3388

Authors

Dr. Joydeb Patra Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Brainware University
Dr. Prodipta Borman Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Brainware University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.3388

Keywords:

War, Culture, Music, Art, Literature

Abstract [English]

This paper explores the representation of war through the cultural lenses of music, art, and literature, examining how these forms of expression convey the emotional, psychological, and societal impacts of conflict. By analyzing works from diverse historical and contemporary contexts, the paper highlights how cultural productions reflect, resist, and process the trauma of war. Music, from wartime anthems to protest songs, serves as both propaganda and resistance, while visual art captures the brutal realities of combat and the disillusionment of soldiers and civilians. Literature, including novels, poetry, and memoirs, offers a powerful narrative of personal and collective experiences, helping to preserve memory, critique the glorification of war, and foster healing. The paper demonstrates that cultural works not only depict war but also contribute to shaping identity, resistance, and the collective memory of conflict.

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