All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fantasy and fable rely on exaggerated characters and caricatures to function effectively.
- In plain terms
- Cartoons and fables need to exaggerate to be true to their style.
- What can you take from it?
- Use exaggeration intentionally when creating fantastical characters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we love exaggerated characters?
- Where is the line between funny and offensive?
Another view
Realism has its place in visual storytelling too.
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