Artists create caricatures by drawing a person and exaggerating a noticeable facet of their look. If a politician has a habit of being caught telling the public less than the truth, he or she is often depicted with a long nose. This is an exaggeration and points to the original liar of all time, Pinocchio. It is an effective way to emphasize one point of a politician’s character. If a politician has large ears, these become even more pronounced in a political cartoon. The artist uses this form of exaggeration to ensure a political figure is easily recognized. This form of art is expressive, but must be relatively accurate. Each person depicted must be recognized by viewers easily or the art has failed.
Creating a Caricature
