Animation is a very important art form. It is not only “the art of drawings that move,” but also is “the art of movements that are drawn,” It emphasizes the creative intention between frames.
Animation is an art form with great potential. It can be divided into three categories: orthodox (mainstream cel animation like Disney), developmental (narrative works using alternative materials like clay or puppets), and experimental (non-objective or abstract films). Animation has a big potential in all kinds of topics, including complex social issues like gender and race, in ways live-action cinema cannot. It’s important for us viewers to “see the brick”, to look beyond the illusion and appreciate animation as a potent medium for exploring the human condition, artistic innovation, and societal critique.