wit and humor in art

Offers illustrated instructions on how to draw cartoon characters, with advice on how to come up with jokes for the cartoons, tips on overcoming writer's block, and discussion of how to protect and sell ideas.

Showcases the artwork from the video game franchise Plants vs. zombies, including concept art and character sketches.

Profiles the work of contemporary artists who use humor in their work to reflect their views on current events, the human condition, and the art world itself.

Presents and explores eight works of art from throughout history, including sculptures, paintings, and works in other forms.

Defines and examines various modes of twentieth-century visual humor, including whimsy, wit, parody, irony, satire, and nonsense, and illustrates how they are expressed through paintings, sculpture, comic strips, and other art forms.

An illustrated guide to drawing funny cartoon people, animals, creatures, and objects, discussing exaggeration, simplification, poses, body types, gestures,and other topics.