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caricatures


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

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caricatures

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Exaggerated, distorted representations of a subject in art or literature; in art, refers particularly to representations, often portraits, that exaggerate certain features or characteristics to humorous or ludicrous effect.

Variations

caricature

Zerrbild

karikatuur

dessin satirique

Karikatur

caricatura

karikatyr

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