Disciplines
Other Humanities (40%); Linguistics and Literature (60%)
Keywords
Body Concepts,
Transformation,
Slavic Literatures,
Slavic Cultures
Abstract
How do historical events and societal changes shape our perception of the body? This
interdisciplinary volume explores how bodies are represented in literature, art, and cultural
discourses, and what political and social messages these representations convey.
The central question is how social transformation processessuch as wars, migrations,
scientific discoveries, or societal shiftsaffect both the general perception of bodies and the
conceptual artistic perspective on them. The authors examine not only artistic innovations but
also how artists and activists address contemporary societal challenges in their work.
The contributions analyze how bodies are portrayed in various contextswhether as symbols
of religious or political ideas, within the dynamics of gender, ethnicity, and social background,
or in debates on topics like transhumanism and abortion.
This book is aimed at anyone interested in the role of the body in society, art, and politics. It
offers fascinating insights into the cultural transformations of Eastern European societies and
highlights how societal norms are questioned and renegotiated through literature, art, and
culture.