Visual Culture and Palestinian Identity in Protracted Displacement
摘要
This chapter examines how visual and spatial practices shape identity within Al Wehdat refugee camp, focusing on the dual themes of resistance and assimilation among Palestinian refugees in Jordan. Through iconographic murals and material interventions in domestic architecture, residents convey their collective memory, cultural heritage, and future aspirations. Semi-structured interviews with long-term refugees reveal community-led initiatives aimed at beautifying public spaces and reasserting symbolic ownership of place. By integrating elements of both Palestinian and Jordanian heritage, these artistic practices embody a complex interplay of nostalgia, resilience, and adaptation, transforming the camp into a culturally charged landscape of belonging. Ultimately, this study underscores the vital role of creative expression in navigating the refugee experience adds nuance to debates on visual culture, place-making, and identity within protracted displacement.