Many historical books contain cartoons, but in most cases these are little more than a relief from the text, and do not make any point of substance which is not made elsewhere. Political cartoons should be regarded as much more than that. They are an important historical source which often casts vivid light on events, and which is useful both to the teacher and to the researcher. Show The essential of a political cartoon is that it is not meant to portray an actual event, but is designed to bring out points which are not adequately made by textual descriptions - or which can be understood by illiterate people, or by people in a hurry. The medium of cartoons is a very old one. A famous palette from the dawn of pharaonic Egypt shows King Narmer (Menes) striking what appears to be a defeated enemy in front of a falcon, symbol of the god Horus. It is unlikely that Narmer personally dispatched all his enemies, and even more unlikely that he contrived to have a falcon present to watch events. It is much more likely that this was a true cartoon, making an important point of propaganda. Pharaoh has divine backing. For that reason, he has been, and will continue to be, successful against his enemies at home or abroad. It is therefore advisable to support him in all his doings...
May 14, 2012 by Last Updated on January 31, 2022  Political cartoons, many of which contain both an image and text, are great primary sources to use with students to help them recognize and understand symbolism, perspective, and bias as well as put people, events, issues, and ideas into historical context. The analysis of political cartoons, like other primary source images, Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS). They are also particularly helpful in meeting grade 6-12 Literacy in History/Social Studies Reading Standards 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9. The Library of Congress has a few political cartoon collections with many images available online (American Cartoon Prints, British Cartoon Prints, Swann Collection of Caricature and Cartoon as well as numerous online exhibitions devoted to cartoons (Hold control/command + F and type cartoon to find each instance). You will also find thousands of cartoons in the Prints & Photographs collection of Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, including this wonderful set from the political magazine Puck (1871-1918). You can also try searching the digitized historical newspapers in Chronicling America. For more tips on finding cartoons, check out the research guide Cartoons & Caricatures: Finding Images at the Library of Congress. And don’t miss these guided primary source analyses of political cartoons. To help students analyze political cartoons, you can have them use the Library’s primary source analysis tool and the list of guiding questions provided below, which were adapted from this list. You might also want to check out this political cartoon primary source set (includes a teacher guide) as well as these resources for learning how to read cartoons. OBSERVE: Identify and note details
REFLECT: Generate and test hypotheses
QUESTION: What didn’t you learn that you would like to know about? What questions does this political cartoon raise? What do you wonder about . . .
What sources might you consult to learn more? Please feel free to download and distribute the Political Cartoon Analysis Guiding Questions document and the primary source analysis tool (but please keep the formats, including logos, intact). Analyzing Primary Sources: Reading Cartoons Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Audio Recordings Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Images Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Maps Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Music Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Newspapers Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Oral Histories Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Texts Analyzing Primary Sources: Learning from Video Recordings
Examining political cartoons helps students develop media literacy skills and understand freedom of expression and freedom of speech within Australia’s media landscape. Our teacher and student resources will hook students into the wonderful world of political cartooning and help you engage your students with contemporary and historical events. How will your students be inspired to have their say? Teacher and student resourcesThese resources are updated each year to reflect the pieces selected for our annual Behind the Lines exhibition. All resources are suitable for years 5-12, written by educators and adaptable for your classroom. Political Cartoons in the ClassroomWhether you are new to incorporating political cartoons in your teaching, or looking for fresh ideas and cartoons to unpack, this comprehensive resource is designed to support you and your students to explore the wonderful world of political cartooning! Download the Political Cartoons in the Classroom resource here How to Analyse a Political CartoonGuide your students through a range of strategies used by cartoonists with this resource. Each page contains carefully selected examples, discussion points and explanatory notes. Download the How to Analyse a Political Cartoon Teachers’ Notes here Teachers’ Notes: Cartoons and DemocracyThis resource will support rich discussion around the choices cartoonists make, the history of political cartooning in Australia, and how both historic and contemporary cartoons help us better understand our democratic rights and freedoms. Download the Cartoons and Democracy Teachers’ Notes here How to Draw a Caricature!How many ways can we draw a face? Getting creative with these caricatures can inspire conversations around characteristics, leadership qualities and respect for diversity, while also helping your students learn about some of our past and present political leaders. Download the How to Draw a Caricature resource here Sign up to our mailing listHASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts |
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