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 films, such as Shrek and The Matrix, capturing the imagination of successive generations and embracing the onslaught of accelerated technological revolution. Covering every aspect of animation from all parts 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 versatile art form, Animation Art is a visual history encompassing a wide range of animation and animators from around the globe, from well-known names to lesser-known independents, from big-budget productions to homegrown projects, from Hollywood studios to kitchen tables. Want to know when the Disney phenomenon began? When Bugs Bunny first delivered his immortal line? How characters move and speak simultaneously? How cartoons are created today? Answers to all these questions – and many more – can be found in this book.

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