Historical Masters of the Cartoon
Past masters of graphic satire use well-honed drawing skills to comment insightfully on the complex impact of historical events and social conditions. Read more about Historical Masters of the Cartoon »
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Twentieth Century Cartoon Critics
Political cartoons from the last century demonstrate how visual metaphors can address such varied themes as World War II, the social impact of urbanization and industrial technology, civil rights, race relations, and civic reponsibility. Read more about Twentieth Century Cartoon Critics »
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Recent Editorial Cartoons
Contemporary editorial cartoonists often incorporate mixed media and use digital technology to craft their comments on climate change, environmental conditions, American involvement in war, struggles for civil rights and personal privacy, and the recent, historic presidential outcome. Read more about Recent Editorial Cartoons »
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Cover Designs and Single Panel Cartoons
Eye-catching compositions for magazine cover art and humor cartoons engage, amuse, and enlighten viewers. These tightly constructed, cleverly conceived designs capture the mood of an era or distill the essence of complex economic and social conditions—all within the confines of a single frame. Read more about Cover Designs and Single Panel Cartoons »
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Remembering September 11th
Amid the painful aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, comic book artists and writers were among the first in the artistic community to respond creatively. The many moving stories they drew and wrote prompted both mainstream and alternative comic book publishers to produce anthologies of visually compelling work. Read more about Remembering September 11th »
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Caricature
Masters of caricature exaggerate or even boldly distort their human subjects’ features in order to reveal essential traits of character and personality. These selected works exemplify varied approaches to this art form through skillful linear technique as well as expressive use of color. Read more about Caricature »
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Modern Life in Comic Strips
Contemporary comic strip artists relate stories situated in very different kinds of imagined worlds, each with its own unique cast of characters and settings that typically reflect widely diverse aspects of modern life. Read more about Modern Life in Comic Strips »
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Comic Book and Graphic Narrative
Beginning in the 1930s, graphic artists applied their skills and imaginations to the creation of comic books and wordless graphic narratives. Although popular art and fine art visual storytelling have waxed and waned in the marketplace, both currently enjoy a resurgence in critical acclaim. Read more about Comic Book and Graphic Narrative »
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