Short description
An anthology of essential writings on animation
Long description
Animation: Art and Industry is an introductory reader covering a broad range of animation studies topics, focusing on both American and international contexts. It provides information about key individuals in the fields of both independent and experimental animation, and introduces a variety of topics relevant to the critical study of media, including censorship, representations of gender and race, and the relationship between popular culture and fine art. Essays span the silent era to the present context of web animation and gaming, and address animation made using a variety of techniques.