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Cartoons & Satire
 Websites presented in alphabetical order America in Caricature, 1765-1865 
 This online exhibition presents a selection of American political cartoons from the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington. "The caricatures depict times of turbulence in American history and range in date from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 and to the presidential elections of 1860 and 1864 which brought Abraham Lincoln to the White House." Includes an introductory essay and images of over two dozen cartoons. http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/cartoon/cartoons.html Topics: Arts and Humanities, Media, Politics, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 26, 2004 The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC)
Find many editorial cartoons on this website for professionals in this line of work. Browse and search for cartoons by topic (such as Medicare or homeland security), cartoonist, publication date, or keyword. "Cartoons for the Classroom" features lesson plans and other classroom materials. Includes cartoonist profiles and editorial cartoon news briefs. RSS feed available. http://editorialcartoonists.com Topics: Media, Politics Last updated Feb 8, 2006 August: Let's Get Rid of It
This satirical July 2001 article describes how "the United States would be better off without it [August]" because of the negative world events from August (such as the bombing of Hiroshima) and because it is "the only month without a real holiday." Article suggests that John McCain (birthday August 29) should sponsor an August Reform Bill. Note: Barack Obama's birthday is August 4. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/112553/ Topics: Humor Last updated Jul 14, 2008 Baldy Editorial Cartoons, 1946-1982, 1997: The Clifford H. Baldowski Collection
A searchable collection of about 2,500 political cartoons that "depicted the local, national and international news of his day in the editorial pages of the Augusta Chronicle, Miami Herald, and Atlanta Constitution." A brief biography, a list of suggested readings, and links to related resources are also available. From the University of Georgia Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/baldy.html Topics: Media, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Politics Last updated Oct 14, 2006 The Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps is "a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who monitor events and personalities on Capitol Hill, in the Oval Office, and in other centers of power and prestige around the world and then take a humorous look at serious issues while providing a nationwide laugh for millions..." They sell albums of their musical parodies, and perform both in D.C. and around the country. This site is frequently updated with topical comments and samples of their songs. Excellent political satire; no ideology goes unscathed. Music is delivered in RealAudio, Sun/AU, and MP3 formats. http://www.capsteps.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics Last updated Feb 1, 2000 Cartoon America: A Library of Congress Exhibition
Dozens of drawings selected from the collection of editorial cartoonist James Arthur Wood, Jr. "These selections reflect Wood's primary collecting interests and strengths and the vitality of an innovative and evolving art form that includes political illustrations, gag cartoons, comic strips, illustrations, animation, and caricature." Note: Some images are not available because the Library of Congress does not have permission to display the images online. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/cartoonamerica/ Topics: Humor Last updated Mar 20, 2007 The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Website for this television show that "takes a [humorous] reality-based look at news, trends, pop culture, current events, politics, sports and entertainment with an alternative point of view. In each show, anchorman Jon Stewart and a team of correspondents, ... comment on the day's stories." Features a searchable archive of video clips from the show back to 1999. From Comedy Central. http://www.thedailyshow.com/ Topics: Humor, Television Last updated Oct 22, 2007 Dr. Seuss Went to War: A Catalog of Political Cartoons
"Over 400 editorial cartoons" created by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) during 1941-1943 for the New York newspaper "PM." Browsable by date, and subject (people, countries/regions, war/domestic issues, battles and battlefields). Also includes a set of war bonds cartoons by Geisel. From the Mandeville Special Collections Library at the University of California, San Diego. http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dspolitic/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Media, Media, Politics, World War II Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Editorial Cartoons: The Impact and Issues of an Evolving Craft
This 2004 publication examines the impact and future of political cartoons in the U.S. Article topics include the decline of editorial cartooning, freedom of speech, accusations of anti-Americanism, impact of local cartoons, the shortage of women cartoonists, and the relationship between editors and cartoonists. Illustrated with historical editorial cartoons. Opens directly into a PDF file. From Neiman Reports, a publication of the Neiman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reports/04-4NRwinter/V58N4.pdf Topics: Media, Politics Last updated Jul 21, 2008 The Face of the Prophet: Cartoon & Chasm
This February 2006 public radio show features an interview with Dr. Vincent Cornell about the unrest that followed the publication in Danish newspapers of editorial cartoons critical of the Prophet Muhammad. Includes an annotated guide to the radio program, program transcript, audio (available as streaming audio and a podcast), and related links. From "Speaking of Faith," a radio program produced by American Public Media. http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/faceoftheprophet/ Topics: Faiths, Media, Politics Last updated Feb 23, 2006 Fred O. Seibel (1886-1968) Editorial Cartoonist, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Images of correspondence to Fred Seibel from Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, J. Edgar Hoover, John L. Lewis, James Hoffa, Barry Goldwater, and Harry Byrd. "All of them found themselves as subjects in his political cartoons and wrote Seibel asking him for copies of the originals. Scanned images of the cartoons that are referred to in the letters are also shown." From the Department of Special Collections and Archives, Virginia Commonwealth University. http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/exhibit/seibel1.html Topics: Artists, Arts and Humanities, Correspondence, Media, Media, Politics, Presidents by Name Last updated Dec 15, 2003 Illingworth Cartoons in the National Library
A collection of over 4,500 cartoons by Leslie Gilbert Illingworth (1902-1979), a Welsh political cartoonist who worked mainly in the 1930s to the 1960s. Cartoons are searchable, or browsable by time period or by topic, such as nuclear weapons, Welsh events, Second World War, the space race, and everyday life. In English and Welsh. From the National Library of Wales. http://www.llgc.org.uk/illingworth/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Media, Media, Politics, Presidents by Name Last updated Nov 22, 2004 John Leech Sketch Archives From Punch
Online archive of hundreds of social commentary cartoons from the 1840s and 1850s drawn by John Leech for the British magazine Punch. Topics include the Crimean War, the Great Exhibition of 1851, social classes, and feminism. Browsable by year, title, and topic. From an enthusiast. http://www.john-leech-archive.org.uk Topics: Media, Politics Last updated Oct 9, 2006 Napoleonic Caricatures: A Brown University Digital Collection
This site presents a searchable and browsable collection of satiric prints of Napoleon Bonaparte. "Satires made in Britain and continental Europe that depict Napoleon as a diminutive brat combat Napoleon's self-constructed imperial image as a powerful god-like ruler." Includes an introductory essay, a chronology, and "Who's Who." From the Brown University Library. http://dl.lib.brown.edu/napoleon/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, History By Place, Media, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 29, 2003 Political Cartoons by Ann Telnaes
Contains an annotated gallery of works and a brief profile and the audio commentary of Ann Telnaes, awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning. From the Newseum. http://www.newseum.org/telnaes/gallery/ Topics: Art, Humor, Notable People: Women, Politics Last updated Feb 4, 2007 The Political Dr. Seuss
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Independent Lens program on the political philosophy of children's author and illustrator Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). Features audio clips of comments from Dr. Seuss on his career, a history of political cartooning, a gallery of his political cartoons from the World War II period and other illustrations, lesson plans, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/politicaldrseuss/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Lesson Plans, Literature & Books, Media, Media, Politics Last updated Oct 26, 2004 The Politics of Satire
This small slide show features a "collection of political covers by New Yorker illustrator Barry Blitt," including the controversial July 21, 2008, cover depicting Barack and Michelle Obama, and others addressing topics such as the George W. Bush Administration, global warming, and Hillary Clinton. From the New Yorker. http://www.newyorker.com/online/covers/slideshow_blittcovers/?yrail Topics: Politics Last updated Jul 21, 2008 Puck's Homepage: Uniting Mugwumps and the Masses
This "analysis of cartooning as well as Gilded Age political culture" discusses how the cartoons in Joseph Keppler's satirical magazine Puck conveyed the liberal viewpoint during the 1880's. There are a number of images (a few with extensive explanatory notes) of the work of Keppler, Bernhard Gilliam, and James A. Wales. There is also A Brief History of Cartoons. The Web site was prepared as a master's thesis at the University of Virginia. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/PUCK/home.html Topics: Arts and Humanities, Media, Media, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Feb 27, 2005 Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, & the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman
"The political cartoons in this exhibit, drawn by renowned cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman, illustrate the campaign process from the candidate's decision to run for office to the ultimate outcome of the election." Also features descriptions of Berryman's recurring characters (such as the Democratic Donkey, Republican Elephant, and teddy bear), printable downloads of the cartoons, and desktop background images. Companion to a 2008 physical exhibit at the National Archives, Washington, D.C. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/running-for-office/ Topics: Humor Last updated Mar 5, 2008 Satirical London: 300 Years of Irreverent Images
Companion website to "an exhibition of visual satire produced in and about London over three centuries." Browse images and essays on themes such as London print shops, English and Italian caricature, loan contractors, professions and trades, the fashionable, and royalty and celebrity. From the Museum of London. http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Past/SatLondon/ Topics: Humor Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Today's Cartoons
Large presentation of cartoons that address topics in editorial cartooning that have created controversy, including the July 21, 2008, New Yorker magazine's depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama on its cover, and the September 2005 Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten's editorial cartoons depicting the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Browse cartoons by topic. From the online magazine Slate. http://cartoonbox.slate.com/hottopic/?topicid=158&image=0 Topics: Politics Last updated Aug 18, 2008 |
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