Cartoon

A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works. An artist who creates cartoons is called a cartoonist.

The concept originated in the Middle Ages and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window. In the 19th century, it came to refer to humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers, and after the early 20th century, it referred to comic strips and animated films.

Fine art

A cartoon (from Italian: cartone and Dutch: karton—words describing strong, heavy paper or pasteboard) is a full-size drawing made on sturdy paper as a study or modello for a painting, stained glass or tapestry. Cartoons were 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).

Cartoon (disambiguation)

A cartoon, is any of several forms of visual art, with varied meanings that developed from one to another.

Cartoon may also refer to:

Animation

  • Animated cartoon, a drawn film for TV, movies, or internet
  • Cartoon Network, a US-based cable network, sometimes abbreviated to Cartoon
  • CARtoons Magazine, an American publication that focused on automotive humor and hot rod artwork
  • Music

  • Cartoon (band), an Irish nu-jazz act
  • Cartoons (band), a Danish novelty band
  • Songs

  • "Cartoon", a song by Soul Asylum from their 1988 album Hang Time
  • "Cartoon", a song by Young Dro from his 2006 album Best Thang Smokin'
  • "Cartoon", Paul Bley Trio
  • Cartoons (song), contemporary Christian song by Chris Rice, written in 1989
  • "Cartoons", song by Franklyn Ajaye 1976
  • TV

  • "The Cartoon"
  • Cartoons (band)

    Cartoons, also known as Cartoons DK, were a technobilly/glam pop band from Denmark, best known for their 1998 Eurodance cover of the 1958 novelty song, "Witch Doctor" by Ross Bagdasarian, as well as for their outlandish plastic costumes and wigs used in live performances as caricatures of 1950s American rock and roll stars. Many of their hits are Europop covers of old rockabilly hits.

    The band has so far sold over 2 million albums, making them one of the most successful Danish pop bands ever. They have also been nominated for Danish Grammys according to their official website.

    The sextet, who use the stage names Toonie, Sponge, Shooter, Buzz, Puddy, and Boop, were first signed to FLEX Records, moving later to EMI Denmark.

    Their most notable single to date is "Witch Doctor", which reached number two in the UK Singles Chart; with its combination of the original's "ooh-ee-ooh-aah-aah" chorus (although lacking that record's double-speed playback of the chorus), driving dance beat and occasional guitar breaks.

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