Caricaturist
An artist who creates caricatures, exaggerating subjects for humor or satire
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A caricaturist is an artist who creates caricatures: portrayals of a person or subject that deliberately exaggerate and distort prominent characteristics to produce a humorous, satirical, or critical effect.[1] The term derives from the Italian caricatura, meaning "exaggeration."[1]
Purpose
Caricaturists exaggerate traits such as facial features, body proportions, and mannerisms for political commentary, social critique, entertainment, or to make a subject instantly recognizable despite the distortion.[1] The art form gained particular prominence in 18th-century Europe, with practitioners such as Honoré Daumier pioneering political caricature as a vehicle for social criticism.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Definitions Of Caricature: Meaning, History, And Its Powerful Role In Art And Satire."Toons Mag.Retrieved 2026-10-02.