Online Session: Crisis Comics!

by Bernard Caleo

Description

An illustrated talk about the ways that comic book artists have reacted to, and reported on: war, genocide and conflict.

Topics Covered


* World War 2 and the genesis of the superheroes
* The Holocaust and Maus by Art Spiegelman
* Revolution in Iran and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
* The Israel/Palestine conflict and Palestine by Joe Sacco

Delivery Platform


Zoom or Skype

 

 

Details

Audience

Secondary

Duration

30-45 minutes

Requirements

Each student will need a grey lead pencil, sharpener, eraser, and 2 x sheets of A4 white paper (it's okay if there's something on the other side, we will be using one side of each)

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