Chilean Traumatized Identity. Discourse Theory and the Analysis of Visual Arts (2008) (original) (raw)

The analysis explores the political dimensions embedded within the mural "Memoria Visual de una Nación" by Mario Toral, highlighting how the mural contributes to the discourse surrounding Chilean national identity. By examining the panel "Los Conflictos," the work addresses the historical and ongoing traumas in Chile, specifically focusing on the representation of the 1973 military coup and its aftermath. The research emphasizes that national identity is not a singular or cohesive narrative but a complex interplay of shared experiences, divided histories, and conflicting memories.