The word caricature has its roots in Italian, where "caricare" means "to exaggerate". Caricaturists portray people and society in an exaggerated and distorted way. Politicians and public figures are not the only targets of their attention, ridicule, and venomous humor. In the late 18th century, caricatures were also used to target philosophical questions about the nature of human beings. For example, artists began to show hermaphrodite creatures that had seemingly transformed into animals, vegetables, and fruits according to the motto "Man is what he eats"".
At a time when the majority of people could not read, it was the job of cartoonists to convey pointed messages in illustrations of newspapers and magazines that everyone could understand - even those who could not interpret letters but only pictures.
The individual cartoons later developed into series of pictures that told short stories in caricatured, satirical form. Thus the cartoon and the comic strip were born. The first cartoons were published in daily newspapers. As a rule, caricatures and also cartoons were charcoal, pencil or pen drawings, which were only partially coloured afterwards. Today, the possibilities of caricature and cartoon have greatly expanded via color printing and digital graphics programs.
One of the most famous caricaturists is Honoré Daumier (1808-1879), who is also known as the "father of modern caricature". As a socialist, he mostly mocked French politicians of the reactionary camp in his prints. The painter Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) also worked successfully as an illustrator and caricaturist for a long time before his career as a painter. Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) or George Grosz (1893-1959) used the means of caricature in their painterly works.
Comics and Caricatures
The word caricature has its roots in Italian, where "caricare" means "to exaggerate". Caricaturists portray people and society in an exaggerated and distorted way. Politicians and public figures are not the only targets of their attention, ridicule, and venomous humor. In the late 18th century, caricatures were also used to target philosophical questions about the nature of human beings. For example, artists began to show hermaphrodite creatures that had seemingly transformed into animals, vegetables, and fruits according to the motto "Man is what he eats"".
At a time when the majority of people could not read, it was the job of cartoonists to convey pointed messages in illustrations of newspapers and magazines that everyone could understand - even those who could not interpret letters but only pictures.
The individual cartoons later developed into series of pictures that told short stories in caricatured, satirical form. Thus the cartoon and the comic strip were born. The first cartoons were published in daily newspapers. As a rule, caricatures and also cartoons were charcoal, pencil or pen drawings, which were only partially coloured afterwards. Today, the possibilities of caricature and cartoon have greatly expanded via color printing and digital graphics programs.
One of the most famous caricaturists is Honoré Daumier (1808-1879), who is also known as the "father of modern caricature". As a socialist, he mostly mocked French politicians of the reactionary camp in his prints. The painter Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) also worked successfully as an illustrator and caricaturist for a long time before his career as a painter. Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) or George Grosz (1893-1959) used the means of caricature in their painterly works.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meisterdrucke
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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