The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature by Maurice and Cooper
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"The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature" by Arthur Bartlett Maurice and Frederic Taber Cooper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant role of political caricature in shaping public opinion during the tumultuous events of the 19th century, notably focusing on the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent socio-political contexts. Through various chapters, the book delves into key artists like Gillray and Hogarth while providing
a thematic analysis of the intersection of art, politics, and society. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the concept and evolution of political caricature, emphasizing its dependence on contemporary sociopolitical moments to hold relevance and influence. The text discusses the transition from ancient satirical imagery to modern caricature, detailing how advancements in printing technology enabled rapid dissemination of visual commentary, far more effective than its predecessors. The opening highlights the pivotal role of caricature as not only an illustration of public sentiment but also as a prophetic commentary on unfolding events, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of notable caricaturists and their works throughout the century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maurice, Arthur Bartlett, 1873-1946 |
|---|---|
| Author | Cooper, Frederic Taber, 1864-1937 |
| LoC No. | 2010479022 |
| Title | The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 19th century -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Subject | Nineteenth century -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Subject | Caricature -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37603 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 835 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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