Caricature and French Political Culture 1830-1848 - Charles Philipon and the Illustrated Press

Zusatztext engaging and perceptive book ... David Kerr convincingly demonstrates how Philipon provided his team with the visual ideas, as well as the political purpose, of what became a rich legacy of indelible images that have coloured popular perceptions of the July Monarchy to this day ... Kerr meticulously examines the political context and business aspects of Philipon's activities, as well as skilfully analysing the visual impact of the caricatures he commissioned. Klappentext Creator of the famous pear as a symbol for King Louis-Philippe, Charles Philipon was also the most influential editor of illustrated newspapers in nineteenth-century France. This book examines the role and influence of political caricature under the July Monarchy through a study of his two principal newspapers, La Caricature and Le Charivari. Zusammenfassung Creator of the famous pear as a symbol for King Louis-Philippe, Charles Philipon was also the most influential editor of illustrated newspapers in nineteenth-century France. This book examines the role and influence of political caricature under the July Monarchy through a study of his two principal newspapers, La Caricature and Le Charivari.

Product details

• Authors: David S Kerr, David S. Kerr, David S. (Assistant Lecturer in Modern Histo Kerr, Kerr David S.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2000
• EAN: 9780198208037
• ISBN: 978-0-19-820803-7
• No. of pages: 254
• Series: Oxford Historical Monographs; Oxford Historical Monographs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Illustration, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, HISTORY / Europe / General, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Illustration, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Press & journalism, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Political subversion, Comic book & cartoon art, News media and journalism, Comic book and cartoon artwork