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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Saul Steinberg
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Saul Steinberg is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a cartoonist.
Other
News Art: Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains links to drawings of Pope John Paul II that have been used in newspapers. Many political cartoons.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Modern Art
Learn about modern art in a unique way. All of the fun-fact information is drawn in a cartoon style.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Gropper
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, William Gropper is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his cartoonist and social realism paintings.
Other
Haring Kids
This site is dedicated to pop artist Keith Haring and it's all done in the style of his cartoon drawings. There are links Keith's biography, coloring pages, games, lessons, and more!
Syracuse University
Draw Your Own Conclusions: Political Cartooning Then & ?
Take a look at how wars and politics from the 1860s through the 1960s were drawn by some of the nation's most influential humorists and cartoonists.
Other
Access Art: Drawing Together
This site is designed to encourage young students to make storyboards and animate their artwork.
Library of Congress
Loc: Monstrous Craws & Character Flaws
This Library of Congress exhibition overview shows a representative example of cartoons and caricatures from the late 18th century to present time.
Library of Congress
Loc: Oliphant's Anthem
An in-depth view of Pat Oliphant's career in editorial cartooning. There are many good images of political satire about issues from the 1960s to the 1990s.
US National Archives
National Archives: Running for Office
A collection of political cartoons by Clifford K. Berryman that illustrate the presidential campain trail. Most of these cartoons appeared on the front page of Washington newspapers from 1898 through 1948.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Cartoon for St George and the Dragon
An image of "Cartoon for St George and the Dragon", created by Raffaello Sanzio, c. 1506 (Pen and ink over black chalk, 263 x 213 mm).
Other
Labor Arts: Solidarity Forever: A Look at Wobbly Culture
An excellent collection of artifacts that highlight the aims and aspirations of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Members of the IWW, known as Wobblies, played a unique role in the American labor movement. Artifacts include...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Felix the Cat
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Prosperity: Age of Prosperity
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Library of Congress
Loc: Caroline and Erwin Swann Memorial Exhibition Overview
Library of Congress online exhibition overview of the Swann Memorial Exhibition which presents political and historical images, such as caricatures, political cartoons, animation art and illustrations that have the power to evoke...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Religion & Science
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Labor & Capital
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: The Masses
The Masses was a socialist magazine begun in 1911. Under the direction of Max Eastman, the magazine became an advocate of racial equality and women's rights and promoted many writers and artists. It was well known for its political art,...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Germany's Sculptor
Hitler used art and images as propaganda during WWII. Students will use these primary sources to recognize the manipulation used by the Nazi regime. They will learn how to analyze and recognize the propaganda techniques used by...
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Gift
An overview of Herb Block's Editorial Cartoons which were gifted to the Library of Congress. The archive includes records, clippings, photographs and various articles as well as 14,000 original drawings.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Introduction to Cartooning
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Introduction to Cartooning."
California Digital Library
Library of Congress: San Francisco's Chinatown: Outsiders Looking In
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Cartoon Dinosaur Clip Art
This clip art picture features a cute looking cartoon dinosaur. It is eating a plant and from its shape and design it appears to be a Sauropod dinosaur such as a Diplodocus or Brachiosaurus.
PBS
Pbs: The Political Dr. Seuss
Behind some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are messages of social and political context. Explained here in detail are some examples of these types of works along with a biography.