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Title: A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art

Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877

Illustrator: Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866

EBook No.: 44566

Published: Jan 2, 2014

Downloads: 366

Language: English

Subject: Caricature -- History

LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art

Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877

Illustrator: Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866

EBook No.: 44566

Published: Jan 2, 2014

Downloads: 366

Language: English

Subject: Caricature -- History

LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.