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Encyclopedia > Caricature carving
Woodcarving of a caricature head by L. B. Ehrler
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Woodcarving of a caricature head by L. B. Ehrler

A caricature carving is a humorous wood carving that exaggerates or distorts the basic essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness. Carved wooden cranes Wood carving is the process whereby wood is ornamented with any design, by means of sharp cutting tools held in the hand. ...


Although caricatures can be made of inanimate objects such as cars or buildings, the art form is usually reserved for illustrations of people, especially celebrities and politicians. Caricature of Alan Greenspan by Jan Op De Beeck. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... Building is either the act of creating an object assembled from more than one element, or the object itself; see also construction. ... A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized in a society. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ...


Caricatures can be insulting or complimentary and can serve a political purpose or be carved solely for entertainment.


The word "caricature" can also apply to a person or thing that displays behavior or mannerisms that are ridiculously exaggerated and overly stereotypical. Stereotypes are considered to be a group concept, held by one social group about another. ...


An early definition of the origins of 'caricature', an Italian word meaning 'to load', occurs in the English doctor Sir Thomas Browne's Christian Morals (first pub.1716) Sir Thomas Browne (October 19, 1605 - October 19, 1682) was an English author of varied works that disclose his wide learning in diverse fields including medicine, religion, science and the esoteric. ... Christian Morals is a work in prose by the physician and religious apologist Sir Thomas Browne, published posthumously in 1716. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ...

Expose not thy self by four-footed manners unto monstrous draughts, and Caricatura representations.

with the foot-note -

When Mens' faces are drawn with resemblance to some other Animals, the Italians call it, to be drawn in Caricatura

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Indian Brave, this caricature carving is made of red fir and stained in light pecan and dark walnut.
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This caricature carving is made of red fir and stained in light pecan and dark walnut.
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Caricature carvings not only make a unique and special gift but are excellent for awards since they are truly one of a kind and personalized for the recipient.
To create your special caricature carving several photographs or a videotape showing the front, profile, 3/4 front and back views of the subject are the minimum requirement.
Reference materials and your finished carving are sent priority mail when completed and your payment will not be deposited until your carving is finished and ready for mailing.
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