POLITIKAI KARIKATÚRÁK A RÁKOSI-KORSZAKBAN Tito és a nyugat ábrázolása
POLITICAL CARICATURE IN THE RÁKOSI PERIOD Tito and the West's depiction

Summary/Abstract: Caricature is a form of exaggerated visual representation originating from the Italian word caricare, meaning "to exaggerate," often used to mock political or social figures. In Hungary, political caricature gained prominence in the late 19th century, with the satirical weekly Ludas Matyi becoming a major propaganda tool during the Rákosi era, using humor to reach politically disengaged audiences. This study analyzes Ludas Matyi’s depictions of Tito and the West during the Rákosi period, focusing on how these caricatures reflected changing political narratives and propaganda goals, especially after the Tito-Stalin split.

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