Combat au Crayon: How Caricature became Revolutionary Weapon in 19th-century France (IP20456)
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This taster class will look closely at the ‘golden age’ of French caricature.
In 1834, English commentator Henry Bulwer-Lytton noted caricature to be a ‘more potent political force in France than the two legislative chambers combined’. This taster class will look closely at the ‘golden age’ of French caricature, showing how satirical drawings contributed to the fall of kings and republics over the turbulent 19th century in France. We will consider how artists like Honoré Daumier created their visual weapons, why they were so successful and the methods by which rulers such as King Louis Philippe I fought back.
Event schedule:
1.15-1.30pm - French Studies Registration
1.30-2.15pm - French Studies Taster Course
2.30-3.00pm - Introduction to the Institute in Paris
3.15-5.00pm - Tea, Coffee and Pastries
Students can also register for the International Politics taster course taking place on the same day.
Course requirements
This taster course is open to students in Year 11 (GCSE or equivalent year), Year 12 and Year 13 (final year A Level/IB students).