Ebook The Art of Animation - Flame Tree Publishing

Almost a hundred years before the groundbreaking phenomenon of Toy Story, Little Nemo appeared in the New York Herald and initiated a new, important form of art. An exciting journey began from such humble beginnings to today's blockbuster CGI extravaganzas like Shrek and The Matrix, capturing the imagination of successive generations and embracing the onslaught of accelerated technological revolution. Embracing every aspect of animation from every part of the world, Animation Art delights in the techniques, stories, technology, and personalities that have shaped the development of this modern art form. Jerry Beck has assembled an international team of experts, so whether you prefer Snow White, Akira, Looney Tunes, or South Park, this book is for you. To celebrate this most comprehensive art form, Animation Art is a visual history encompassing a wide range of animations and animators from around the world, from well-known names to little-known independents, from big-budget to homegrown, from Hollywood studio to kitchen table. Want to know when the Disney phenomenon began? When Bugs Bunny first uttered his immortal line? How characters move and talk simultaneously? How cartoons are made today? The answers to all these questions—and many more—can be found in this book.

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