What do you see when you look at pictures of President Trump’s cabinet?” asks writer David French in an interactive web ...

Culture The Special Power of Comics to Stir Moral Horror When graphic masters Art Spiegelman and Joe Sacco tackled Gaza, they reminded how uniquely potent is their centuries-old craft.

His work pushed the boundaries of political cartoons, expanding the possibilities of illustration everywhere. “Blind Ambition,” an illustration by Brad Holland for a 1996 production of ...

It recalled the satirical engravings of the 19th-century caricaturist Thomas Nast and the more terrifying paintings of Francisco Goya.

Santa's dress codes shifted for decades, as did his facial hair and companions — as seen in this editorial illustration depicting turkeys in place of reindeers. - Corbis/Getty Images Thomas Nast, the ...

This hand-colored version of a Thomas Nast illustration from 1881 is a formative early portrait that shows Santa Claus as he is pictured today. - North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo ...

Historical evolution The traditional image of Santa Claus, deeply rooted in 19th-century American culture, emerged primarily through Thomas Nast’s illustrations in Harper’s Weekly starting in ...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Here's the truth about the man behind the myth—and how he turned into the figure we know today.

Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that ...

More from “About the Author:” When he delved deeper, the artistry and political impact of Thomas Nast’s cartoons and illustrations totally captured his interest. Consequently, John had the indexers ...