Damascus, SANA – Seventy caricature paintings from all over the world were showcased at the Opera House in Damascus within the framework of Syria’s 12th International Caricature and Cartoon Contest 2016 under the title “Art against Terrorism”.
The seventy paintings were selected from hundreds of artworks submitted by 300 artists from 63 Arab and foreign countries.
On the sidelines of the contest, a short documentary film was screened. The film recalls the history of caricature art through a series of paintings of different colors and perspectives that shape the bright future of the homeland.
The first prize was given equally to Iraq and …read more
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
