UNIT 2 Lesson 5: Visual Sources Flashcards
(16 cards)
It is important to know the _____ of the visual source. The
______ pertains to what the visual source is all about. What is equally important is if the
source shows its _____ literally or through a subtext or a concealed meaning. To situate it
in its proper historical standpoint, the period or date when the source was created must be
determined.
Subject (On the Question of Subject)
A piece of information which cannot be disputed by available sources. This piece of information leaves no room for doubt; it leaves no room for uncertainty
Facts (On the Question of Facts)
Asking the question, “Who are the
supposed _______ of the photograph?” can give an impression of the kind of perspective it illustrates. Perspective pertains to the position from which the subject of the material is expressed. By means of distinguishing its perspective, certain biases can be observed
thereafter.
On the Question of Intended Observers or Audience
Who is the photographer? Where did he come from? What was his career or educational background? These questions would properly settle the
perspective from which a visual source should be seen, especially after distinguishing its emphasis. In
distinguishing the intent of the source, the historian has to inquire succinctly on
its provenance or what the lawyers aptly call custody.
On the Question of Purpose
It involves the time, space and
the prevailing practices of the people who made the object. If a certain visual material is analyzed and interpreted separately from its milieu, period and existing traditions, the material
is detached from its value or meaning.
On the Question of Context
The historian should be smart enough to see and consider the relevance of other elements which might lead to the thorough understanding of the visual
source. Elements as images, colors, lines, etc., might be of some help in understanding the
whole piece.
Other Factors Involved
A visual source that captures a minute
part of reality in an exact yet still form. It is the objective still reproduction of reality.
Photograph
It imitates a part of reality in a not so exact form. It is the creative imitation or representation of reality based on the perception of its artist.
Painting
It represents an opinion about a reality. It represents a part of reality in a seemingly exaggerated form (e.g., parody and sarcasm)
Caricature
It depicts moving episodes of reality
effectively in a vivid audio-visual form. It is the exact reproduction or at least close representation of moving episodes of reality.
Video Documentary
An illustration that translates editorial themes into satirical, sarcastic or
burlesque connotations with the typical view of arousing the attention of authorities and institutions
Political cartoon
Authors of the book “Political Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American Era”, 1901-1941
Alfred McCoy and Alfredo Roces
These cartoons opined that while the American employees in the Philippines were paid adequately, their Filipino counterparts were struggling with low
incomes, to think that they did most of the blue-collar routines.
“The Independent” and “Bag-ong Kusog”
This publisher made a cartoon interpreting the rumor pertaining to the suppression of freedom of speech by illustrating an unequal relationship between the Filipino who interrogates Uncle Sam. The Filipino who is represented by Juan dela Cruz appears to be serious in a standing and enduring manner while Uncle Sam is comfortably seated in a gesture that does not seem to value the former’s concern
Lipag Kalabaw
The anti-Chinese sentiments in the Philippines were sustained for several years due to what economic issue?
The rice crisis in 1919 and its impact thereafter. In just five years, the price per cavan of rice increased more than three times—i.e, from P4.70 to to P5.90
Public opinion against the Chinese waned when anti-Japanese sentiments grew because of?
The alarming threat posed by the Japanese in Northeast Asia and their subsequent annexation of Manchuria.
