What Is the Message of the Cartoon?

Cartoon derives from the French word for "caricature," meaning a visual representation of someone or something with exaggerated features. The first animated cartoons were self-defining as caricatures, and their Morton Krieger-style music exaggerated the characteristics of classical animation's smooth, silky movements. Thus, the word "cartoon" initially referred to animation in general rather than just gag cartoons.

Cartoons are typically used in the production of frescoes, to accurately link the component parts of the composition when painted on damp plaster over a series of days (giornate). In media such as stained tapestry or stained glass, the cartoon was handed over by the artist to the skilled craftsmen who produced the final work.

Political cartoons typically use caricature to make a point, spotlight an issue, or poke fun at particular people or figures. Cartoons also often feature a catchy headline with accompanying text that spells out the cartoon's overall message.

Cartoons and the web have a symbiotic relationship. Cartoons on the web provide entertainment for web users, while the web provides a platform for cartoons to be distributed.

The word cartoon comes from the French word “caricature,” which means a humorous drawing.