Monday, May 01, 2017

Political or Social Cartooning.

Class exercise for Drawing 3 students at Hilliard Davidson.
Key artists

Political


                                   




                           Scott Santis











     

                         Jeff Stahler






Social  Cartoons


                                 Bruce Eric Kaplan                      














                                      Roz Chast













Political Cartooning 101

Political cartoons provide an important record of the times. They reflect the values, conflicts and important issues in a society. Analyzing political cartoons will allow students to develop both factual knowledge and interpretive skills. It is easiest to teach this skill using a current event with which students are familiar. Once the students have mastered the analysis of current events, they should able to approach similar tasks with historical cartoons and drawings.( From the Kennedy Center’s Artsedge program.


Political Commentary
Social commentary
Jeff Stahler Columbus Dispatch
Scott Stantis Chicago Tribune

The Project.
1. Find a popular culture event  or headline from the news that is ripe for skewering.  Analyze the meaning.  What does it connect to in our culture?  Social mores? Political leanings?

2. In your sketchbook, think up two separate ideas for the same event or situation you are skewering/satirizing.

3. On a good piece of Bristol board, sketch in pencil first.  Pen and ink next. Minimal watercolor for emphasis or value.

Student Work


















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