Prachi Joshi

This is called aestheticization of politics. The aestheticization of politics is a concept introduced by Walter Benjamin in his 1935 essay, The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. He argued that fascism responds to the economic demands & problems of the masses by turning politics into a theatrical spectacle. This gives people a false sense of expression while keeping property and power structures untouched. The Core Mechanics of Aestheticized Politics Theatrical Spectacle are as under : (a) Politics becomes a matter of grandiose parades, rallies, and media rituals rather than actual democratic power.Preserving Property: Regimes allow the working class to feel heard and unified, but protect existing class and economic property relations. (b) Self-Alienation: People are reduced to viewing their own destruction and subjugation as high aesthetic pleasure. #GovernanceBySpectacle