Question

How did Gandhi use visual iconography to illustrate his role in the Indian independence movement.

Answer 1

I think that Gandhi is seen as a transcendent figure that was able to bridge the world of man with the world of the divine.  Certainly, this is valid to a large extent.  Yet, where some of the Mahatma's true genius lies is in how he was able to utilize the media.  Specifically, Gandhi understood the visual medium in terms of print and newsreel was beginning to emerge.  In order for him to make his...

Answer 2

Explanation:

The early representations of Gandhi portrayed him as a divine figure, which contributed to his deification. His immortalisation as a divine figure began much before his martyrdom. Gandhi's iconography represented his austere politics. Many of the objects that we associate him with today evoke a sense of purity.