Political Cartoons Flashcards
What is a cartoon?
A satirical illustration to colour the days main events or to denote a humorous illustration.
What is a political cartoon?
They highlight what the cartoonist believes to be the significant news of the day, seeking to provide resentment of existing social attitudes and values.
WHat is a gag cartoon?
Take the form of a relatively small drawing with a specific article or report.
Caricatures
Artworks that exaggerate or distortthe features and characteristics of a person or group of people.
Strip Cartoons
Strip cartoons incorporate a series of separate pictures to illustrate a story.
What are the elements of cartoons?
Symbolism
STereotyping
Caricatues
Visual metaphors
Context
Humour
Perpective
Captions
Exaggeration and distortion
What is symbolism in cartoons?
The inclusion of representational forms or images that have a meaning beyonf what is obvious.
