Caricature and comics in global perspective

carico" and "caricare"

The word caricature comes from the Italian words

means 'to load' or to 'exaggerate'.

ancient Egypt

The roots of caricature can be traced back to this era, where hieroglyphs depicted individuals with exaggerated features.

Renaissance

it was during this era that caricature began to emerge as an art form.

Leonardo da Vinci

Although he is better known for his paintings and inventions, he also created caricatures of people and animals

James Gillray

was a British caricaturist who satirized his time's politics and social mores. His work often included exaggerated depictions of politicians, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and William Pitt the Younger

Thomas Rowlandson

was an English caricaturist and illustrator known for his lively, detailed, and often bawdy
depictions of everyday life and the absurdities of society.

COMICS

A narrative medium evolved in the late 19th century.

The Yellow Kid

The comic strip emerged in the 1890s particularly in American newspapers.

created by Richard F. Outcault in 1895, is widely recognized as one of the first modern comic strips, blending visuals with narrative text in a way that appealed to the mass market.

In the 20th century

comics became an international phenomenon

EUROPE COMICS (BANDE DESSINÉE)

Are comics that are usually originally in French and created for readership in France and Belgium.

The Adventures of Tintin

is a series of 24 comic albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé.

Osamu Tezuka

is the greatest manga artist of all time

Some of the most influential, successful and well-received manga series including the children's mangas Astro Boy, Princess Knight and Kimba the White Lion, and the adult-oriented series Black Jack, Phoenix and Buddha, all of which won several awards.

Caricature

flourished as a medium of satire in the Philippines during the early 20th century, often targeting political figures and colonial rule.

LIPANG KALABAW

A satirical-political entertainment weekly Tagalog magazine that was circulated in the Philippines in three different periods: 1907-1909, 1922-1924, and 1947-1948.

Lope K. Santos

Owned and edited Lipang Kalabaw

Kenkoy

by Tony Velasquez in 1929 marked a significant point in Philippine comics history.

a humorous character who parodied Filipino society, quickly became a cultural icon.

Golden Age

The 1970s

with widespread readership and iconic characters

Darna

(a superheroine created by Mars Ravelo

Panday

(a blacksmith hero created by Carlo J. Caparas)

Modern Era

In the 21st century, Philippine comics have experienced a resurgence through independent publishing and digital platforms.

PHILIPPINE CARTOONS: POLITICAL CARICATURE OF THE AMERICAN ERA (1900 - 1941)

Modern art form that turned away from classical art by exaggerating human features and prodding fun at its subjects

Editorial cartoon that expresses artist opinion toward certain issues.

Philippine political cartoons

gained full expression during the American era.

377 cartoon compiled in this book speak for themselves
• Police corruption in gambling law enforcement were a constant theme in cartoon throughout the
American period

Alfred McCoy

An American historian and author known for his expertise in Philippine history and politics. He
has written extensively on topics such as the Philippine-American War, the drug trade, and the CIA's involvement in Southeast Asia.