Do you have a favorite cartoon from childhood? We've sat through at least one cartoon series or have read a comic book at some point in our lives. Cartoons might be all humor and fun, but did you know that cartooning has a long and illustrious history? The word "cartoon" comes from the Italian word "cartone" or the Dutch word "karton," which means a large and thick paper. Even though this essential art form has existed for many thousands of years, it only gained widespread popularity in the twentieth century as a result of the growth of the cinema and newspaper industries.
The beginnings of the contemporary cartoon may be traced back to the seventeenth century as caricatures and were widely practiced by famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Lorenzo Benini. Nowadays, caricatures of well-known figures and editorial drawings are everywhere, however, it was William Hogarth who pioneered graphic satire, which served as a forerunner to the development of political and editorial cartoons in later years.
As technology developed, animated cartoons began to make their way into popular culture, where they made a huge impact. The year 1908 saw the debut of "Fantasmagorie," the world's first animated cartoon created by Émile Cohl, employing traditional hand-drawn animation. The rest, as they say, is history.
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