Tag: thomas nast

February 11, 2013

Fiona Deans Halloran: Thomas Nast, Horace Greeley, and the Gift of Gaffe

Where did he find his inspiration? Frequently in what we would call gaffes. Those little slips that so reveal the true character of any politician helped to inspire Nast’s pencil to new heights. Continue Reading Fiona Deans Halloran: Thomas Nast, Horace Greeley, and the Gift of Gaffe

American History/American Studies/Art / Architecture/Author blog entry/Biography / Autobiography/Guest Bloggers/History/Politics

January 7, 2013

Fiona Deans Halloran: The Literacy of Thomas Nast

What does it mean to be literate? Fiona Deans Halloran explores the literacy of Thomas Nast’s political cartoons. Continue Reading Fiona Deans Halloran: The Literacy of Thomas Nast

American History/American Studies/Art / Architecture/History/Politics