Part of our History & Art of Cartoons guide Style Is Everything Cartoons might be famous for their wit, but it’s their style that sticks in people’s minds. One look at a thickly inked dog with wild eyes or a spare, captioned New Yorker panel—and you know exactly what you’re looking at. The most recognizable…
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How Editorial Cartoons Have Shaped Social Commentary Beyond Politics
How Editorial Cartoons Have Shaped Social Commentary Beyond PoliticsPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide Editorial Cartoons—Not Just About Politicians When you hear “editorial cartoon,” you might immediately think of a caricature of a prime minister, a controversial bill, or some barely-disguised animal labeled “Congress.” But editorial cartoons have long ventured beyond government…
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The Cultural Impact of Cartoons: More Than Just Funny Pictures
The Cultural Impact of Cartoons: More Than Just Funny PicturesPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide Cartoons Aren’t Just a Laughing Matter We often think of cartoons as simple entertainment—quick jokes, clever drawings, the funny stuff at the back of the magazine. But the cultural impact of cartoons runs much deeper than a…
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Cartoon Collecting: The Rise of Cartoons as Valuable Art.
Cartoon Collecting: The Rise of Cartoons as Valuable ArtPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide From Funny Pages to Fine Art Once tucked between crossword puzzles and classifieds, cartoons are now turning up in auction catalogs and fine art collections. It might sound surprising, but cartoon collecting has grown into a serious niche…
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Cartoon Trends: What’s Changed in the Last 30 Years
Cartoon Trends: What’s Changed in the Last 30 YearsPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide What a Difference 30 Years Makes Cartoon trends over the last 30 years have shifted more dramatically than at any point in cartooning history. From carefully inked panels in Sunday papers to viral illustrations made on an iPad…
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The Role of Hand-Drawn vs. Digital Cartoons in Modern Cartooning
Hand-Drawn vs. Digital Cartoons in Modern CartooningPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide The (Not-So) Great Debate Cartooning has always evolved alongside technology—from lithographic stones and ink wells to mass printing and digital tablets. And today, one of the most talked-about shifts is the rise of hand-drawn vs. digital cartoons in modern practice….
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