Literature, Fine Arts, and the Shaping Of British Cultural and Environmental Imaginaries

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Authors: Hergie Alexis Séguédémè
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Abstract

Literature as well as Fine Arts are means of creation or revelation of human beings’ environment. As such, it is an important subject as well as all the others. To succeed, this paper has focused on a critical reading of how the British Fine Arts contribute to the Shaping of a good cultural environment with special reference to the British cultural identity or moral norms. To reach my goal, I have referred to historical criticism, marxist criticism and post-structuralist approach as research methods. All in all, this study has revealed that Fine Arts play a prominent role in shaping, and expressing the British cultural identity by preserving heritage, fostering a sense of belonging, and prompting the British social and environmental well-being. Fine arts, Literature, and British Cultural and Environmental Imaginaries reveals how art reflects, shapes, and challenges national identity, often through nature, landscape, and historical memory, with contemporary works exploring ecological crises, social equity, and the very definition of ‘’Britishness’’ using themes like decay, aerial views, and art-in-nature experiences to foster new understandings and sustainable futures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature Cultural History and Identity Formation Visual Culture and Art Theory

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
18 January 2026