Introduction

masks and caricatures

Indonesian Nigeria Celtic Roman Africa Haida
Historical Cartoons is about two- dimensional satirical images from antiquity until the end of the 19th century.
Satirical images - realistic or distorted - are to be found all over the world in non-western and western-oriented cultures, the first mostly being much older.

In non-western cultures prevail three-dimensional forms such as theatrical masques, pottery, sculptures, carved and painted wood etc.
Not persons are represented but comical and satirical types with a ritualistic or mythological meaning. Mostly with the function of communicating with ancestors or magical protection against evil spirits.
In the western-oriented cultures developed out of those primary forms cartoons, comics and caricatures with distortion and manipulation of the features of a known person.
In this site, the accent lies on those western forms, because of the overwhelming richness and diversity of the non-western forms.

The first caricatures in Europe were made by famous artists as an artistic play without a political and social critical meaning and only known to friends and colleagues.
In the 17th and 18th centuries prevailed social satirical publications by woodcut, etching, engravings and paintings.
In the 19th century originated by means of lithography and publication in newspapers the greatest impact on the lettered public.
Cartoonists and caricaturists can be anonymous, amateurs or professionals.
The satirical themes of cartoons and caricatures can be religious, political, social, and their publication can be out of protestation and propaganda, in educational, historical and journalistic fields.
HISTORICAL CARTOONS presents a New Survey of Cartoons & Comics from different Countries & Continents. The selection runs from 1400 until 1925. The Visual Artists are presented in Chronological Order after their year of birth.
HISTORICAL CARTOONS uses the following contrasts as background for further elaboration:
NON - WESTERN - CULTURES <--------> WESTERN- ORIENTED CULTURES
*Masks <----------------------------------------> *Caricatures
Abstract + Naturalistic < ----------------------> Naturalistic
Stone and Wood- Carving <------------> Printmaking
Comic Types <------------------------------> Portrait- Caricatures
Mythology <------------------------------------> History
Original <-----------------------------------> Derived
Ancient < -------------------------------------> Recent
Universal < -------------------------------> Local
Pre-Historic <------------------------------> Historic
Oral < -----------------------------------------> Written
*Masks can have caricatural features but are not to been seen as caricatures. The meaning of masks has many dimensions and functions ( ritual, dance etc). Caricatures are one-dimensional and function merely for satirical purposes.
Evaluation
Out of the comments on the website can be concluded that the contrast between Masks and Caricatures - in general - was positively valued, but needs further elaboration, especially regarding the meaning and context of the Masks and other 3- dimensional objects.
There are also instances in this site of famous painters (e.g. Titian, Rembrandt, Bernini, David, Delacroix, Klee) who made occasionally satirical images. This subject is elaborated in the site "Artist & Caricature".
November 7, 2021 at 6:27 am
It’s going to be finish of mine day, except before ending I am reading this great post to improve my knowledge.
October 24, 2021 at 6:18 am
You really make it appear really easy together with your presentation however I in finding this topic to be really one thing that I feel I would by no means understand. It kind of feels too complicated and extremely extensive for me. I am having a look forward for your subsequent post, I抣l attempt to get the grasp of it!
October 23, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I抳e been exploring for a little bit for any high quality articles or blog posts on this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this web site. Reading this information So i am happy to convey that I’ve an incredibly good uncanny feeling I discovered just what I needed. I most certainly will make sure to don抰 forget this site and give it a glance regularly.
October 18, 2021 at 6:34 pm
This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.
I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your
wonderful post. Also, I have shared your website in my
social networks!