Belarus in Autoethnographic Narratives : The Art of Mercy Against Oblivion, H...

by Victor Martinovich

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Belarus in Autoethnographic Narratives : The Art of Mercy Against Oblivion, Hardcover by Martinovich, Victor, ISBN 1041072333, ISBN-13 9781041072331, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "This book offers an autoethnographic exploration of the interplay of art, memory, and resilience in Eastern Europe, weaving together the personal and collective histories of Belarusians - those who survived two world wars and their contemporaries, who are now looking for a way out of a political crisis in the region. Set against the history of Belarus, it recounts the story of the author's great-grandfather Amyalyan, a Belarusian peasant executed by the Nazis after saving a Jewish man during World War I, along with reflections on artists like Chaim Soutine and Marc Chagall, whose journeys reflect the region's cultural endurance. Combining autoethnography and art history, this book presents art as a medium of empathy, challenging readers to engage with paintings emotionally rather than through a purely analytical lens. Each chapter functions as both a historical reflection and an invitation to see art as a means of reclaiming personal narratives, making historical traumas accessible and relatable. Themesof compassion, forgiveness, and the humanizing power of art emerge as essential elements, guiding readers through the complex intersections of personal and collective memory. This book is a valuable addition for researchers and students interested in ethnography and autoethnography, Eastern

• Publisher: Routledge, Chapman & Hall, Incorporated
• Year: 2025
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781041072331
• Condition: Fine

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