A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art by Thomas Wright
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"A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art" by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of caricature and grotesque elements within literature and visual art, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations to modern times. It aims to provide a comprehensive look at how these forms of expression have reflected and shaped societal attitudes through history. The opening of the
book establishes the author's intent to examine the development of comic literature and art in a broad context, emphasizing its inherent ties to human nature and society. Wright discusses the early expressions of humor and ridicule found in various cultures, starting from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, highlighting how caricature has always been a tool for social commentary. The text mentions the role of mockery in rituals and its transition into formalized art and literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of specific examples and cultural impacts in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866 |
| Title | A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Caricature -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44566 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1783 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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