A caricature is specifically an illustration of a real person drawn in an exaggerated method to play up the subjects unique features. A cartoon is a simplified and whimsical illustration of a person, animal or scenery. Some aspects of the art forms are interchangeable, yet there are distinct differences between the two. There are similarities between caricature artists and cartoon artists, however, they are not the same. Sometimes the exaggeration is in the small depiction of the subject. Often clues or important story supporting information are found in the background of a caricature.
This does not mean the small portions of the caricature don’t have meaning. It is also common for an artist to simplify portions of the subject as well to help the viewer focus on the story of the caricature or the features the artist wants you to notice. A cartoonist usually creates images of non-living subjects such as Popeyes or Daffy Duck. A caricature is an image showing the real-life subject in an exaggerated way.
Each artist uses their experience and training to develop their own unique style.Ĭaricature artists are not the same as a cartoon artist. A caricature artist is also referred to as a caricaturist. However, only less than 1000 artists in the world consider drawing caricatures as their full-time profession.
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It's common for professional artists to experiment with caricatures.
The caricature is one of the most common and universally recognized forms of art. Whether in an editorial cartoon or caricatures drawn for entertainment, caricatures tell the story of the subject. This practice has remained a common artistic style to this day. Newspapers, magazines and flyers would use representations of the evil, rich, powerful and famous around the world as part of their editorial pages.
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