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Author Cavallaro, Dani, 1962-

Title Art in anime : the creative quest as theme and metaphor / Dani Cavallaro.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2012]
©2012

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 234 pages)
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-230), filmography and index.
Summary "This critical study explores anime's relationship with art from a twofold perspective. Drawing from categories as varied as romance, comedy, slice of life drama, science fiction, bildungsroman, and school drama, it examines anime's representation of characters pursuing diverse artistic activities and related aesthetic visions, focusing closely on the concepts of creativity, talent, expressivity and experimentation"--Provided by publisher.
Contents Preface -- 1. Cultural perspectives -- 2. The search for a language -- 3. Mythyopoeia -- 4. Performance and visuality -- Filmography -- Appendix: Japanese art periods timeline -- Bibliography -- Index.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject Animated films -- Japan -- Themes, motives.
Animated films.
Japan.
Themes, motives.
Art and motion pictures -- Japan.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) in motion pictures.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) in motion pictures.
Art and motion pictures.
PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
Animated films -- Themes, motives.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Cavallaro, Dani. Art in anime : the creative quest as theme and metaphor. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2012 vii, 234 pages 9780786465613
ISBN 9780786489497 (electronic book)
0786489499 (electronic book)
9780786465613
0786465611