Shrieking Collection
"Shrieking: From Suffragettes to Roman Attacks, the Power of a Piercing Cry" From suffragettes scared by mice to Roman attacks on Britons
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"Shrieking: From Suffragettes to Roman Attacks, the Power of a Piercing Cry" From suffragettes scared by mice to Roman attacks on Britons, it has long been a powerful expression of fear, anger, and defiance. This art form dates back centuries and continues to captivate audiences today. Jose Echegaray y Eizaguirre, a Spanish engineer turned playwright in the late 19th century, understood the impact on stage. His play "The Duchess of Coolgardie" at Drury Lane Theatre showcased this dramatic element through lithographs that captured the intensity of emotional outbursts. In another lithograph titled "The Loss of the Faro Bank, " or "The Rooks Pigeon d, " we witness how shrieks can symbolize chaos and turmoil during moments of crisis. The rowdy scene depicted in "Row in the Jungle" further emphasizes this notion with watercolors on paper illustrating an uproar amidst nature's wilderness. However, not all instances are born out of distress. In Felix Hilaire Buhot's artwork called "Le Criard (The Shrieker), " created between 1879 and 1880, we see a different side to this vocalization. Here, it becomes an act of protest against societal norms or perhaps even an expression of joyous liberation. It also played a significant role during historical events such as suffrage movements. A captivating image shows a suffragette wielding a hammer while letting out her battle cry – showcasing both strength and determination in their fight for equality. Even older depictions like Francisco Goya's etching and aquatint from his series Los Caprichos titled "Soplones" demonstrate how shrieks were used as tools for exposing corruption or deceit within society. Lastly, let us not forget about folklore and mythology where witches were often portrayed emitting spine-chilling shrieks.