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| − | A '''cartoon''' is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. | + | A '''cartoon''' is a form of two-dimensional illustrated [[Visual arts|visual art]]. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works. | + | While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic [[drawing]] or [[painting]] intended for [[satire]], [[caricature]], or [[humor]], or to the artistic style of such works. |
An artist who creates cartoons is called a [[cartoonist]]. | An artist who creates cartoons is called a [[cartoonist]]. | ||
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* [[Comic book]] | * [[Comic book]] | ||
* [[Comic strip]] | * [[Comic strip]] | ||
| + | * [[Lampoon]] (and -- why not? -- [[Festoon]]) | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Arts and crafts]] | [[Category:Arts and crafts]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cartoonists]] | ||
[[Category:Cartoons]] | [[Category:Cartoons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Entertainment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Humor]] | ||
[[Category:Visual arts]] | [[Category:Visual arts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:55, 27 April 2016
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art.
Description
While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works.
An artist who creates cartoons is called a cartoonist.
The concept originated in the Middle Ages and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window.
In the 19th century, it came to refer to humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers, and after the early 20th century, it referred to comic strips and animated films.
See also
- America comic book
- Comic book
- Comic strip
- Lampoon (and -- why not? -- Festoon)
External links
- Cartoon @ Wikipedia
