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Postcard criticising the secular system of education, c. 1910 (colour litho)
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Postcard criticising the secular system of education, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT214007 Postcard criticising the secular system of education, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22620428
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Pupil Schoolchildren Schooling Secular State Teacher
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This vibrant and thought-provoking postcard, created by the French School in the early 20th century, offers a scathing critique of the secular system of education prevalent during that time. The color litho print depicts an unsettling scene that implies anarchy within the school setting. In this image, we see a group of schoolchildren gathered around their teacher, who stands at a lectern. However, instead of receiving traditional instruction from their educator, these pupils appear to be engaged in chaotic behavior. Some are shown climbing on desks or playfully interacting with one another while others seem disinterested and distracted. The symbolism within this artwork is strikingly clear: it questions the effectiveness and consequences of a purely secular education system. By highlighting potential implications of anarchy and disorder among students when religious teachings are absent from schooling, it challenges the prevailing belief in separating church and state. This postcard serves as both a historical artifact and a powerful social commentary on educational practices during its time period. It raises important questions about the role religion plays in shaping values and morals within society. Now preserved in a private collection but made available through eArchives Charmet, this piece invites viewers to reflect upon past educational ideologies while considering their own beliefs regarding the purpose and structure of modern-day schooling systems.
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