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Caricature

Politics with punch

R10017 'St Kevin' cartoon by Simon Letch, 2007. With permission of Simon Letch. Artwork by Simon Letch.

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Caricature

Caricature is a deliberate distortion of, and unflattering emphasis on, a person’s physical appearance.

Compare the following examples of caricatures of Australia’s former prime minister Kevin Rudd and discuss:

•Is any part realistic?

•Is it cruel or kind?

•What is emphasised?

•Is it funny?

•Is it recognisable?

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With permission of John Farmer. Artwork by John Farmer.

‘Humble pie’ cartoon by John Farmer, 2009

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With permission of Andrew Dyson. Artwork by Andrew Dyson.

‘Oh, sugar’ cartoon by Andrew Dyson, 2007

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With permission of Bill Leak. Artwork by Bill Leak.

‘The dawn sermon’ cartoon by Bill Leak, 2007

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With permission of Matthew Davidson. Artwork by Matthew Davidson.

‘Sorry bandaid’ cartoon by Matthew Davidson, 2007

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With permission of Warren Brown. Artwork by Warren Brown.

‘Resurrection’ cartoon by Warren Brown, 2007

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With permission of Patrick Cook. Artwork by Patrick Cook.

‘In the next life you come back as each other’ cartoon by Patrick Cook, 2007

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With permission of Eric Löbbecke. Artwork by Eric Löbbecke.

‘Burke’s backyard’ cartoon by Eric Löbbecke, 2007

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With permission of Jon Kudelka. Artwork by Jon Kudelka.

‘Another word for revolution’ cartoon by Jon Kudelka, 2009

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With permission of Ron Tandberg. Artwork by Ron Tandberg.

‘I make no apology’ cartoon by Ron Tandberg, 2007

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With permission of Mark Knight. Artwork by Mark Knight.

‘Me2’ cartoon by Mark Knight, 2007