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What is Colonial Photography: Tropicalism vs. Orientalism about?

This document analyzes and compares orientalist and tropicalist photography from a post-colonial perspective. It discusses how such photography was used as a tool of colonialism and cultural imperialism to represent non-European peoples in a stereotypical way that affirmed European superiority and identity. Key concepts discussed include othering, ethnocentrism, power-knowledge, colonial discourse, and stereotyping.

Author

Vilma santillán

Language

EN