Cartooning History and Caricature

Charles Philipon

Humorous drawings

John Leech

<p>William Hogarth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Honore Daumier</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-line jokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thomas Nast</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advances in printing and the computing system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word 'cartoon' comes from the Italian word '<em>cartone</em>', meaning 'cardboard paper' or large paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cartoon strip or comic strip usually tells a story, while an illustration simply illuminates a scene or point within a text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initially, 'cartoons' were full-sized preliminary drawings used as scamps on paper to prepare for later transfer to surfaces like ceilings or walls, for paintings, frescoes, and tapestries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word 'caricature' comes from the Italian word <em>caricare</em>, meaning 'loaded portrait', and refers to distorted or exaggerated pictures featuring particular physical features of an individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the modern sense of 'cartoon', all forms of humorous drawings were known as caricature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Carracci school in Bologna, and specifically Annibale and Augustin Carracci, are credited with originating modern caricaturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Hogarth was the first to mass produce cartoons that criticized social vices of his time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of printmaking and printing. enabled the spread of Hogarth's works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A type of drawing often used in satire that exaggerates physical features to make a point or make someone look ridiculous.

A humorous drawing, often with a caption, that can be used for social commentary or to illustrate a news story. It often uses exaggeration and satire.

The use of cartoons to criticize social issues or political figures.

A one-panel cartoon that uses no words, creating a joke using only visuals.

The evolution of cartooning techniques, style, and content over a period of time.

The influence of technological advancements such as printing and computing on the production and distribution of cartoons.

The use of cartoons to provide comic relief during difficult times, such as during a war.

The style of cartooning that is humorous and uses an exaggerated, simplified style, emphasizing movement and emotion.

The word 'cartoon' originated from the Italian word 'cartone' meaning 'cardboard paper' or large paper. It refers to pictorial sketches (comical drawings) that are humorous or satirical.

Cartoons are often published in magazines, periodicals, or newspapers to comment on social, economic, or political issues.

Before the term 'cartoon' became commonplace, humorous drawings were generally known as caricature.

Caricature refers to distorted, humorous, or exaggerated representations of individuals, often focusing on their facial or physical features.

Caricature can be traced back to the Carracci school in Bologna, where students drew humorous pictures of visitors, often incorporating animate and inanimate objects.

William Hogarth is renowned for mass-producing cartoons that critiqued social vices of his time, such as his works "Harlot Progress" and "Rake Progress."

The development of printmaking and printing technology significantly contributed to the spread of cartoons and their influence on society.

Cartoons are distinct from illustrations in that they often tell a story and appear in periodical publications, while illustrations simply illuminate a scene or point accompanying written text.