The Mad Cartoonists of Cairo - Redrawing the Lines of Acceptable Speech
Offered By: Harvard University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the dangerous world of Middle East censorship and the emergence of Arab comix in this Radcliffe Institute talk. Delve into the significance of comics in the new Arab visual culture as Jonathan Guyer examines the mad cartoonists of Cairo who use their pens to challenge the boundaries of acceptable speech. Discover the complexities of political cartooning in Egypt, including the ambiguity of censorship, digital surveillance, and the risks faced by artists. Learn about key figures in the Egyptian cartoon scene, the evolution of graphic novels, and the use of dark humor to address sensitive topics. Gain insights into the historical context of comics in Egypt, from early Mickey Mouse adaptations to contemporary works addressing political issues and social commentary.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Guiding Question
Cairo of the Imagination
The Stick Figure
Diala Otto
The Political Situation
The Great Egyptian Family
State of Digital Surveillance
Ambiguity of Censorship
The Mad Cartoonists
Taking
ProGovernment Cartoons
Red Lines
My Approach
The Risks
The Villain
My Archive
Jill Lepore
Childrens Comics
Hookah
Jakob Stern
Political Poster
Mickey Mouse
Mickey in Egypt
The First Graphic Novel in Egypt
Black humor
Isis
Chemical Warfare
Best Wishes for Ramadan
Another Explosion
Car Parker
Taught by
Harvard University
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