Satirical graphics in Ismayil Akhundov’s creativity

Abstract

The article presents an overview of the graphic heritage of the famous Azerbaijani artist Ismayil Akhundov. The traditions of the satirical magazine “Molla Nasreddin”, published in Azerbaijan at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century, were accepted and processed by the artist in his work. During the Second World War, the artist created a huge number of posters and caricatures that revealed German fascism. Further satirical work of the artist is associated with the magazine “Kirpi” (Hedgehog), published since 1952.