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"Censure: A Historical Perspective on the Power of Criticism" In ancient times, Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni

Background imageCensure Collection: A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England)

A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England)
FLO4565801 A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England), asking the bookseller to stick together pages so that her daughter could not read a

Background imageCensure Collection: The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving)

The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving)
2102129 The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "The Inquisition". Monster. Tambourine shaped body charlatan)

Background imageCensure Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401099 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageCensure Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401072 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageCensure Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401083 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageCensure Collection: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X

Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
ELD4918880 Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520 - (Martin Luther publicly burns papal bull of excommunication)

Background imageCensure Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401025 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageCensure Collection: At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor

At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the "Globe"(litho)
1037282 At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the " Globe" (litho) by Macpherson

Background imageCensure Collection: Criticism: there is no such accomplished work that did not melt all in the midst of criticism if

Criticism: there is no such accomplished work that did not melt all in the midst of criticism if its author wanted to
LSE4083905 Criticism: there is no such accomplished work that did not melt all in the midst of criticism if its author wanted to believe in all the censors who each take away the place that they

Background imageCensure Collection: Saint Dominique and the Albigeois (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux)

Saint Dominique and the Albigeois (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux)
JLJ4582065 Saint Dominique and the Albigeois (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux): the saint gives the Albigeese the book refuting their heresie and the Albigeers try to burn it, without success

Background imageCensure Collection: The Prediction of Saint Paul to Ephese Painting of Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) 1649 Sun

The Prediction of Saint Paul to Ephese Painting of Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) 1649 Sun
JLJ4604386 The Prediction of Saint Paul to Ephese Painting of Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) 1649 Sun. 3, 94x3, 28 m by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); Louvre, Paris

Background imageCensure Collection: A Pig Belongs in the Sty, c. 1673-5 (oil on canvas)

A Pig Belongs in the Sty, c. 1673-5 (oil on canvas)
5863947 A Pig Belongs in the Sty, c.1673-5 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 85.8x72.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background imageCensure Collection: Cartoon, Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone

Cartoon, Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone - I have had lots of shots, and I m blest if I can bring that old bird down. 1885

Background imageCensure Collection: At the Salon (litho) (b / w photo)

At the Salon (litho) (b / w photo)
469499 At the Salon (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: qu est ce que c est donc que ces chiens qui ont leur museliere pendue au cou ; madame c est)

Background imageCensure Collection: Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1917_12_1 : War of 14 -18: Anastasia and the tiger

Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1917_12_1 : War of 14 -18: Anastasia and the tiger
ICA4847607 Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1917_12_1 : War of 14 -18: Anastasia and the tiger, claws and scissors - Censorship - Anastasia, Tiger (engraving) by Metivet

Background imageCensure Collection: Censorship (colour litho)

Censorship (colour litho)
3096383 Censorship (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Censorship. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCensure Collection: Symptoms of a Locked Jaw / Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834

Symptoms of a Locked Jaw / Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U. S
ANDREW JACKSON: U.S. BANK. Symptoms of a Locked Jaw/ Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U.S

Background imageCensure Collection: Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni censuring a Romanized Briton

Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni censuring a Romanized Briton
Boudicca or Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni, censuring a Romanized Briton. circa 60 AD

Background imageCensure Collection: We Gladstone / Micawber

We Gladstone / Micawber
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister depicted as Mr Micawber: the Liberal Majority as Mrs Micawber will never desert him Date: 1809 - 1898

Background imageCensure Collection: Folio of hand-coloured lithographs - French - WWI

Folio of hand-coloured lithographs - French - WWI
Folio of hand-coloured lithographs entitled croix-rouges en va-t-en guerre ; celle qui a la croix de guerre. ;. et celle qui ne l a pas ; celle de l U.F.F. ; celle de la S.B.M

Background imageCensure Collection: Source Size = 3760 x 4977

Source Size = 3760 x 4977
Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure, London

Background imageCensure Collection: CREDIT MOBILIER SCANDAL. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier

CREDIT MOBILIER SCANDAL. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier. Cartoon, 1873, by Thomas Nast on the censure by the House of Representatives of Congressman James Brooks of New York (left)

Background imageCensure Collection: CREDIT MOBILIER CARTOON. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier

CREDIT MOBILIER CARTOON. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier. Cartoon, 1873, by Thomas Nast on the censure by the House of Representatives of Congressman James Brooks of New York (left)

Background imageCensure Collection: Lord Milner, (1854-1925)

Lord Milner, (1854-1925)
Photograph of Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner of St Jamess and Cape Town. In 1906 he was facing Censure by the House of Commons over some decisions he had made when High Commissioner of South


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"Censure: A Historical Perspective on the Power of Criticism" In ancient times, Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, stood tall as she censured a Romanized Briton who betrayed his own people. Her fierce determination to uphold justice and condemn betrayal serves as a timeless reminder of the consequences one faces for their actions. Fast forward to 1939, when Henri Beraud's article in "Gringoire" shed light on the decret de la loi Marchendeau in L'Ecole des Fascistes. This thought-provoking piece sparked intense debate and scrutiny, highlighting how censorship can both stifle free expression and protect societal values. The intriguing engraving titled "The 'Extinguisher' Trick" captures another facet of censure. It depicts an individual being silenced by an extinguisher - a metaphorical representation of those who seek to suppress opposing viewpoints through various means. Even within political institutions like the House of Commons, we witness moments where authority figures exercise their power through reprimand. The litho artwork portrays the Speaker admonishing the Editor and Publisher of "Globe, " reminding us that even those with influence are not exempt from criticism. La Bruyere's wise words remind us that no accomplished work is immune to criticism. Every creator must face judgment from censors who often target what they dislike most. Yet amidst this adversity lies an opportunity for growth and improvement. Religious conflicts have also faced censorship throughout history. Saint Dominique's encounter with Albigeois in Le Miracle des Fanjeaux showcases how differing beliefs can lead to suppression or condemnation by those in power. Artistic expressions have not been spared from censorship either; Eustache Le Sueur's painting depicting Saint Paul's prediction to Ephese demonstrates how creative works can challenge societal norms and provoke controversy.