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What is Anthro?Too many people has the wrong idea about what does "Anthro" mean... even before deviantART created a whole gallery devoted to this special kind of art, there are still too many doubts about this category, and maybe that explains many of the mistakes when uploading pictures, images or drawings to our section.
Even when I was still not the Anthro Gallery Director , I tried to explain this concept in a journal entry but couldn't manage to make it clear, and now I think it's the perfect chance for a new attempt. ^___^ To start with, let's take a look at two definitions that may help us.
...from Wikipedia:
Anthro: a synonym for anthropomorphism in the furry fandom.
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics and qualities to nonhuman beings, inanimate objects, or natural or supernatural phenomena (...)
Anthro Art and may be any fictional work that employs the concept of animal characters with human charac

Quino - Latin American cartoonistJoaquín Salvador Lavado, better known as Quino, is an Argentine cartoonist born in Mendoza on July 17, 1932. According to his official website, Quino discovered his love for art at the young age of 3 thanks to his uncle Joaquín Tejón, painter and advertising illustrator.

In Mendoza, he went to the School of Fine Arts (Escuela de Bellas Artes) with the hopes of working for the comic Rico Tipo. However, he left the school in 1945. Five years later, he sells his first cartoon to a silk shop and visits Buenos Aires for 3 weeks in search for a job, with not luck whatsoever. In 1954, he returns to Buenos Aires where some of his works get published by Esto Es. In 1963 he publishes his first book: a collection of silent comics titled Mundo Quino.

His most famous and successful work is

Art History - Anthro Anthro Art - The Beginning
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics and qualities to non-human beings, objects, natural, or supernatural phenomena. Gods, animals, the forces of nature, and unseen or unknown authors of chance are frequent subjects of anthropomorphosis. The term comes from two Greek words, άνθρωπος (anthrōpos), meaning "human," and μορφή (morphē), meaning "shape" or "form." The suffix "-ism" originates from the morpheme "-isma" in the Greek language. .[1]
The actual 'date' when Anthropomorphic art came to light isn't well documented so we can only go off what has been left behind for us to observe. This is most noted in literature, sculptures and fables.
Pre-History
From the beginnings of human behavioral modernity in the Upper Paleolithic, about 40,000 years ago, examples of zoomorphic (animal

American Comics, Manga...AND WAR!This is a major turning point in the history of comics, World War II. This period of time not only changed comics as we knew them, but also other areas in graphics such as propaganda posters. Now mid to late 1930's we've seen the birth of the modern comic book. Due to the war as well we're also now seeing the birth of war comics. An obvious example of this as I'm sure many of you have already guessed is Captain America Comics in 1941 (before American involvement in the war). Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who worked for Timely Comics, which of course has now become Marvel Comics. He gained amazing popularity and is often fighting the Axis powers in World War II.
Around this time in Japan has been rebuilding itself, its political and economic infrastructure was changing. Whilst American occupation disallowed art or published material that glorified war or the Japanese military. This policy though didn't block th

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In "Distant View of a Minaret," the late and much-neglected Egyptian writer Alifa Rifaat begins her short story with a woman so unmoved by sex with her husband that as he focuses solely on his pleasure, she notices a spider web she must sweep off the ceiling and has time to ruminate on her husband's repeated refusal to prolong intercourse until she too climaxes, "as though purposely to deprive her." Just as her husband denies her an orgasm, the call to prayer interrupts his, and the man leaves. After washing up, she loses herself in prayer -- so much more satisfying that she can't wait until the next prayer -- and looks out onto the street from her balcony. She interrupts her reverie to make coffee dutifully for her

Mitt Romney Outed As Anti Gay High School BullyMitt Romney Outed As Anti-Gay High School Bully
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Last year’s string of heartbreaking suicides by young members of the LGBT community who had been bullied by their classmates led hundreds of celebrities, sports teams, politicians and ordinary citizens to record “It Gets Better” videos. Even President Obama recorded one.
One politician who has not: Mitt Romney, who has been relatively silent on the issue. This morning, a story in

Fox News guest laments mistake of letting womenFox News guest laments ‘mistake’ of letting women vote
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Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, a tea party activist that’s appeared several times on Fox News, and founder of an organization where Sean Hannity serves as an advisory board member, said in a sermon recently published to YouTube that America’s greatest mistake was allowing women the right to vote, adding that back in “the good old days, men knew that women are crazy and they knew how to deal with them.”
In the video, published to YouTube in March, Peterson explains that he believes women simply can’t handle “anything,” and that in his experience, “You walk up to them with a issue, they freak out right away. They go nuts. They get mad. They get upset, just like that. They have no patience because it’s not in their nature. They don’t have love. They do

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If you are looking through google for information on the wonderful contraption known as Plan B, Emergency contraception or the Morning After Pill-
avoid Morningafterpill.org, which comes up on page 1 of most searches
It is a actually a Anti-Abortion, Anti-Contraception site meant to shame women into thinking they are ending human life by using any method of emergency birth control. It is run by Catholics and gives an EXCESSIVE amount of misinformation about Plan B, going as far as to inform women they are Killing their child and this is simply not true.
Need a reputable site for Emergency Contraception info?

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Sexual Attraction: Sexual attraction is a feeling that sexual people get that causes them to desire sexual contact with a specific other person.
Romantic Attraction: Romantic attraction is a feeling that causes people to desire a romantic relationship with a specific other person.
Crushes: A crush is a romantic attraction to someone, a desire for a romantic relationship of some kind, a desire that is possibly temporary in nature, possibly never to be acted upon.
Squishes: A squish is an aromantic crush, a desire for a strong platonic relationship with someone; this envisioned relationship is usually more emotional intimate than a typical friendship.
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Misogynists in the men’s and fathers’ rights movements have developed a set of claims about women to support their depictions of them as violent liars and manipulators of men. Some suggest that women attack men, even sexually, just as much as men attack women. Others claim that vast numbers of reported rapes of women, as much as half or even more, are fabrications designed to destroy men they don’t like or to gain the upper hand in contested custody cases. What follows is a brief look at some of these claims and what the best science really shows.
THE CLAIM Men’s rights activists often insist that men are victimized by sex crimes and abuse just as much as women are, if not more. This assertion is meant to support their contention that the courts and law

Trolling Could Land You In Jail In ArizonaOHHH NOOOESS.
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How the hell you gonna enforce this?
Just forget the "Restriction on the freedom of speech" thing for a sec.
Let's take a ook at the logistics.
Since you know... Who doesn't write or say Something Offensive on the internet... including the word "FUCK"!
Since hey I'm guilty too. (looks in shame)
How many cops do you need for this thing... to do the arrests?
How many vehicles are needed so that the cops can drive from location A to B to do the arrests.
The system (Super Computers) that needs to be in place... to control and record "trolling" on every site.
The Geeks who are going to man that system?
The juristic system. Extra Lawyers and Judges will be needed.
Extra court Facilities.
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And the money needed to maintain said jail.

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I don't think I need to tell you how enormously stupid that is, but Mouthrot does a good job of it.
But if you can't read all of that, here's a quick lowdown of why:
-- Rapists.
-- Spiteful or abusive or unfaithful partners. In fact, asking from these sorts of partners could invite further abuse.
-- Absent partners or not knowing who is the father.
-- Forced servitude; "You don't want her to leave? Get her pregnant and deny her an abortion."
-- "It's not her pregnancy."
-- What if she wants to keep it, but he doesn't? His desires trump hers, after all.
-- What if she'll die, or another health condition comes up? Does she need permission to live, now?
-- A woman needing permission from a man about h

A Few Things.Hey gang! I've got a few things I wanted to say a few words about so let's get things started!
1) By now, the word has likely already spread around but in case some people who frequent my page haven't heard yet, my good friends Saburo X ( :iconSaburoX: ) and DarienShields ( :iconDarien-Shields: ), along with a bit of help from myself, have been working together to create a little RPG with pregnant girls in it called Seeds of Fate. You can play the demo and find out more about it at the following link: http://bastionworks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4454 Although the final game is still a long ways off they're both really passionate about the project so I encourage those of you out there to support the project with either kind words and/or donations. Every little bit helps!
Once more, you can find a download to the demo, as well as info about how to support and donate to the project here: http://bastionworks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4454
2) Afte

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THAT'S WEIRD
WEIRD THIS WEIRD THAT
ILL-MANNERED
RETARDED LOOK ON FACE
SEX THIS FUCK THAT LET'S FUCK
~~GENITALS ARE AMUSING~~ PENIS VAGINA LOL
DERRR
LET'S STEAL THINGS

I HATE WHEN PEOPLE STRIKE OUT WORDSTO BE "HILARIOUS."
YOU AREN'T.
YOU ARE FUCKING STUPID.
IN CASE YOU ALL DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE FUCK I'M TALKING ABOUT
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE:
But no, they aren't canon.
~~They totally are XD~~
I want you in bed, no I'm just kidding
~~no im not ;0~~
WHAT, SO YOU THINK THAT STRIKING OUT WHAT YOU REALLY THINK WILL PROTECT YOUR ASS? OR FOR SOME OTHER REASON I DON'T KNOW OR CAN'T UNDERSTAND?
IF YOU TYPE IT OUT
IT IS NOW KNOWN
STOP BEING A STUPID COWARD PRETENDING TO BE NICE SO EVERYONE WILL STILL "LOVE" YOU
AND JUST FUCKING SAY YOUR BULLSHIT WITHOUT PEPPERING IT WITH STUPID SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What is Anthro? (v2)

by `cooley, Oct 1, 2007, 6:57:36 PM
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ostit: What is Anthro?
There has been much discussion of late as to what is anthro, what is fantasy, and what is animal. `skifi recently released an article attempting to explain this hairy situation. I recommend all of you read both his article and mine. We want to help you understand the anthro category - and in turn help the anthro community with fewer mis-categorizations and more accurate Daily Deviation Award suggestions.

ostit: Dictionary Definition
Anthropomorphism (aka "anthro"): Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, plants, or natural phenomena. (Dictionary.com)

ostit: Key Things to Look for in Anthros

Bipedal anatomy (walks upright on two legs)

Opposable thumbs (though not required)

Partakes in human activities and would likely wear human-like clothing.

ostit: Please Note

Mythical creatures like mermaids and centaurs are fantasy.

Werewolves and minotaurs are also mythical creatures, therefore classified as fantasy, but are also considered anthro b/c they meet the key features of an anthro character, as listed above.

Totems such as trickster spirits based on animals with human anatomy are anthro. However, animals with the ability to turn human are fantasy.

Dragons are considered fantasy, but bipedal dragons that wear clothes or sport other aforementioned key features can qualify as anthro. This is a gray area at best.

ostit: ANIMAL ANTHROS

Canines
While werewolves were considered "fantasy creatures" before the term "anthro" was birthed, werewolves fulfill all the requirements of an anthro, and are therefore classified as such.

ANTHRO:

_{Note: The clothing, opposable thumbs, and bipedal build are elements of an anthro character.}

FANTASY:

_{Note: This creature is not based on any one realistic animal, it also harnesses magic.}

ANIMAL: :thumb65987431:
_{Note: Quadrupedal build, and despite being colored in a fantasy-fashion, it is based on the basic anatomy of a dog.}

FAN-ART:

_{Note: Not only is this a quadrupedal character, it is also fan-art.}

Avians

ANTHRO: :thumb43288373:
_{Note: This character possesses opposable thumbs and though a hybrid of pelican and oviraptor, both of these are animals that once existed.}

FANTASY: :thumb55354622:
_{Note: This is a popular, quadrupedal creature - the gryphon.}

ANIMAL:

_{Note: Birds are naturally bipedal, so that does not automatically qualify them as anthros.}

FAN-ART:

_{Note: Although this is anthro, it is of an established, copyrighted character, therefore qualifying it as fan-art.}

Felines
ANTHRO: :thumb46734552:
_{Note: This is a portrait of an anthro cat, due to her upright position and breasts.}

FANTASY:

_{Note: This cat features magic qualities, which qualify as fantasy.}

ANIMAL:

FAN-ART: ::thumb2567920:
_{Note: This is an anthro image of an anthro Disney character, which qualifies as fan-art.}

ANIME:

_{Note: This is anime, she is not anthro just because she is a human with cat ears and a tail.}

Dragons/Hybrids

ANTHRO:

_{Note: This anthro character is based on three different animals - raptor, eagle, and sytracosaur - which is still considered anthro.}

FANTASY:

_{Note: This character is a dragon, he is no based on any animal(s). He can qualify as fantasy or anthro.}

FAN-ART:

_{Note: Though this character features elements of an anthro, he is fan-art b/c he is based on a famous movie character.}

ostit: UNUSUAL ANTHROS

PLANTS:

_{Note: Plant anthros can be difficult b/c they rarely possess opposable thumbs or defined legs. This category is highly ambiguous.}

OBJECTS:

_{Note: Again, this is an ambiguous category.}

NATURAL PHENOMENA:

_{Note: This category is so confusing that it hardly matters whether it falls under anthro or fantasy.}

ostit: FAMOUS ANTHROS

As always, there are exceptions to these definitions. These are guidelines to better help you understand what anthro is, not rigid rules you must abide by to create anthro art. Thanks for reading.

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*Jestloo Feb 8, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

So... Would any of my OCs count as anthros?

Most are loosely based off of cats. Like this one (so I think they may work) ---> [link]

But this one I'm most confused with ---> [link]
They have human qualities, but I don't think they have an animal counterpart. Nor are they traditional fantasy...
(Well, I guess they would count as fantasy...)

Just wondering...

By the way, thank you so much for this! It is really helpful!

*Eternalskyy Dec 20, 2012 Professional General Artist

Are pokemon anthro? I know some pokemon are certaintly anthro, but what about the rest?

`cooley Jan 8, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Good question - though any art of Pokemon would technically belong in the Fanart gallery.

*Eternalskyy Jan 8, 2013 Professional General Artist

Oh that's true! Now the question is OC pokemon. I guess it'd be a hybrid between Fanart and Furry @_@

`cooley Jan 8, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Heh, I think so too.

*Eternalskyy Jan 8, 2013 Professional General Artist

I mostly asked just for definition reasons however, not a category related question XD I hope someone can answer it.

~CatsfromElsweyr Nov 6, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow! Thanks ^_^

~Wulfmare Aug 3, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Love the layout and want to read more.

~Retruyo Feb 3, 2012 Hobbyist

Nicely explained, thanks a lot!!

*Kgustafso Jan 29, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

This was very helpful thank you so much

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