Study on the Cultural Representation Theory and Signifying Practices of Stuart Hall

Abstract

Stuart Hall, known as the Father of Cultural Studies, has constructed the theory of cultural repre- sentations and signifying practices, which contributed greatly to the theories of Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies since the second half of the 20th century. Stuart Hall integrated the theory of structural linguistics, semiotics and Foucault’s power discourse theory into the concept of representation, and formed a unique cultural representation theory, which is a new definition of “culture”. Simultaneously, taking the Cultural Representations as the center, Stuart Hall re- searches the operation mode and impact of culture in sorts of cultural phenomena, and reflects the theoretical heritages from the modern society.