Cartoons as Commentary: Analyzing Satirical Art from the Holocaust

 

From The Zekelman Holocaust Center:

"Many artists throughout history have risked their lives to make art that comments on injustices and tragedies around them. One such artist, Erich Lichtblau-Leskly, created satirical art to document daily life while imprisoned in the Theresienstadt ghetto. 

"Editorial cartoonist Phil Hands discusses Erich’s artistic style and how it aligns with contemporary cartooning. Phil also demonstrates how he draws political cartoons and juxtaposes how Leskly accomplished the same kind of work under the horrific circumstances of Theresienstadt."

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