History of Chinese Animation II

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History of Chinese Animation II

Film history, theory or criticism Animated films and animation

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Collection: China Perspectives

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 27th May 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 18 Mb

ISBN: 9781000740530


Introduction

China has been one of the first countries to develop its own aesthetic for dynamic images and to create animation films with distinctive characteristics. In recent years, however, and subject to the influence of Western and Japanese animation, the Chinese animation industry has experienced several new stages of development, prompting the question as to where animation in China is heading in the future.

About the Book

This book describes the history, present and future of China’s animation industry. The author divides the business’s 95-year history into six periods and analyses each of these from an historical, aesthetic, and artistic perspective. In addition, the book focuses on representative works, themes, directions, artistic styles, techniques, industrial development, government support policies, business models, the nurturing of education and talent, broadcasting systems, and animation.

Target Audience

Scholars and students who are interested in the history of Chinese animation will benefit from this book and it will appeal additionally to readers interested in Chinese film studies.

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