Political Caricatures of the American Era PDF

Topic 7 Political Caricatures of the American Era - Julie Mae L. Machica, LPT. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the topic, you are able to: 1. Discuss the context and perspective of the political caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine Cartoons during American period and; 2. Deter...

Topic 7 Political Caricatures of the American Era - Julie Mae L. Machica, LPT. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the topic, you are able to: 1. Discuss the context and perspective of the political caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine Cartoons during American period and; 2. Determine how the political caricatures reflected the society during the American period.  Po l i t i c a l C a r i c a t u re  a drawing (often including cartoons) made for the purpose of conveying editorial commentary on politics, politicians, and current events. also known as an editorial cartoon, is a cartoon graphic with caricatures of public figures, expressing the artist's opinion. came from the Italian word, During the American administation, political cartoons in the Philippines reached their full potential. Artists in the Philippines captured national views regarding the arrival of the Author’s Background Name: Alfred W. McCoy Birthday: June 8, 1945 Birthplace: Massachusetts, USA Occupation: Educator (Professor of History) - University of Wisconsin - Madison Citizenship: American Known for: Political Public post is not a heriditary crown. The cartoon depicting a politician from Tondo named Dr. Santos giving his crown to his brother-in-law, Dr. Barcelona, was initially published in The Independent on May 20, 1916. A Filipino man (dressed in salakot and barong tagalog) was attempting to stop Santos  Wa r a g a i n s t S p e c u l a t o r The second cartoon, created by Fernando Amorsolo and published by the Independent on January 1, 1917, was intended as a reflection on the workings of Manila Police at the time. Because he didn’t have anything to eat, a Filipino youngster snatched a scrawny chicken. The police  Colorum The third cartoon was a satire on the unusual occurences of colorum cars on city streets. When deadly incidents involving colorum cars and cabs occured much too frequently, the Philippine Free Press  Cinema In the fourth animation, a blown-up police officer stands in front of the screen, telling couples that they are not permitted to make love in the theater. The two children appeared to be terrified, but an Uncle Sam ri di ng a c hari ot The following cartoon, which appeared in The Independent on November 27, 1915, depicts Uncle Sam riding a chariot driven by Filipinos dressed in school uniforms. Baseball bats, liquor and boxing gloves were  El Turno Los Parti dos On August 24, 1907, Lipang Kalabaw released the last cartoon, which depicts Uncle Sam rationing oatmeal to politicians and members of the Progresista Party (also known as Federalista Party), while supporters of the Nacionalista Party watch and wait. The patronage of the United States is desired by politicians from both parties Thank You!