Combat au Crayon: How Caricature became Revolutionary Weapon in 19th-century France - ULIP

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

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