Editorial Cartooning

1. Analyzing an Editorial
Cartoon

2. Introducing Techniques:
Symbolism

3. Exaggeration
» Exaggerate: represent (something)
as being larger, greater, better, or
worse than it really is.
» Example: The fish I caught was
this big.

4. Exaggeration of an
Editorial Cartoon

5. Hmm ?!?!
» What does this cartoon exaggerate?
» What does the cartoon imply is most
people’s reason for not recycling?
» How does exaggeration reinforce the
message of the cartoon?

6. Caricature

7. Einstein…
» Compare the caricature of Albert
Einstein to his photograph. What
physical characteristics has the
cartoonist exaggerated?
» What is the effect of these changes?

8. Analogies:
» The Internet is like a highway.
» An easy task is like child’s play.
» A crowded rock concert is like a
zoo.

9. Humor
• Artists often use humor to
communicate their point.
• They force the viewer to laugh at
themselves or at the situation.

10. Labeling
» The cartoonist will often label
people or objects in a cartoon to
make sure the viewer clearly
understands them.

11. Now let’s
look at one
together.
• What is labeled in this cartoon?
• How does the label help you
understand the central idea
(message) of the cartoon?
• What is the central idea this artist is
communicating?

12. Analyzing an Editorial Cartoon