Publisher's Synopsis
""Caricature and Other Comic Art in All Times and Many Lands"" by James Parton is a comprehensive exploration of the history and evolution of caricature and comic art across various cultures and time periods. The book delves into the origins of caricature and its development in ancient Greece and Rome, as well as its evolution in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It also covers the emergence of political cartoons and satirical illustrations during the Enlightenment and their continued influence in modern times. Parton's analysis extends beyond traditional Western art, exploring the use of caricature and humor in Asian and African cultures. The book features numerous illustrations and examples of comic art from around the world, providing readers with a visual understanding of the various styles and techniques used throughout history. Overall, ""Caricature and Other Comic Art in All Times and Many Lands"" is a fascinating examination of the power of humor and satire in art and society.1878. This volume contains a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than anything before the book was published. Many nations are represented in it, both ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature. It contains well over 200 fascinating illustrations, and details how this type of art has progressed in diverse societies throughout time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
