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Week 7︱Module 5︱The Art of Questioning: A Critical Skill for Inquiry…
Week 7︱Module 5︱The Art of Questioning: A Critical Skill for Inquiry Writing
"Dead Images of the Living"
Qualities of being Dead
Emminating a cold aura, with the subjects displaying stoic expressions.
Lacks details and context, making the image lifeless
Lacks depth and soul
Failed to capture the essence of being 'human'
Colonial Exploitation
During colonial rule, there was minimal interest in the lives of the subjects, indicating a form of exploitation
Subjects being treated as objects, within colonial narratives
Perpetuates colonial narratives
Photographic Survivals
Distinctions from previous kinds of photographs
Reflect the lived experiences and everyday realities of Filipino people under colonial rule
Reflect an interplay between self-identity, nationalism, and colonialism
Act as extant historical documents with personal staging rather than political
Potential roles of "photographic survivals" in understanding Philippine history
Provide a glimpse into the complexities of Filipino identity and cultural heritage
Offer a clearer image of history, manifesting circumstances and complexities of Filipino identity under colonial rule
Photographic Description of "Those Who Survuved"
Reflect the yearnings and independence of Filipinos during colonial times
Brimming with love, longing, dedication, and intimacy
Types of Questions raised by Rafael
Mostly "What?" questions followed by "How?" questions
one "Who?" question
"Living Images of the Dead"
Qualities of Being Alive
Evoke feelings, emotions, and reactions from viewers
Commemorate individuals and preserve their memory in a lifelike manner
Make pictures feel alive by portraying individuals' reactions and emotions
Considered Living
Individuals seemingly lifelike, evoking emotional reactions such as wailing and crying for justice
The images speak volumes and provide hints of the subjects' lifestyles, ensuring their legacy remains alive despite their physical demise
Rafael's Question
Understand motives behind creation and the context of colonialism
Interpret photographs from the perspective of the colonized
Engage with the cultural significance of the photographs and challenge the imperial gaze
Dialectic Images
Socioeconomic privilege
Portraits contributed to justifying collaboration with colonizers, perpetuating colonial power structures
Illusion of autonomy