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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The Cultural Impact of Cartoons: More Than Just Funny Pictures
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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The Evolution of Cartoon Art: How Styles Have Changed Over Time
Cartoons have always reflected the times. From hand-drawn political sketches in centuries-old newspapers to sleek digital illustrations in today’s social feeds, the evolution of cartoon art reveals just how much our tools, styles, and sensibilities have changed. Part of our History & Art of Cartoons guide From Quill to Ink: The Birth of Cartooning Cartoon art…
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