Animation Behind the Iron Curtain
()
About this ebook
Animation Behind the Iron Curtain is a journey of discovery into the world of Soviet era animation from Eastern Bloc countries. From Jerzy Kucia's brutally exquisite Reflections in Poland to the sci-fi adventure of Ott in Space by Estonian puppet master Elbert Tuganov to the endearing Gopo's little man by Ion Popescu-Gopo in Romania, this excursion into Soviet era animation brings to light magnificent art, ruminations on the human condition, and celebrations of innocence and joy.
As art reveals the spirit of the times, animation art of Eastern Europe during the Cold War, funded by the Soviet states, allowed artists to create works illuminating to their experiences, hopes, and fears. The political ideology of the time ironically supported these artists while simultaneously suppressing more direct critiques of Soviet life. Politics shaped the world of these artists who then fashioned their realities into amazing works of animation. Their art is integral to the circumstances in which they lived, which is why this book combines the unlikely combination of world politics and animated cartoons.
The phenomenal animated films shared in this book offer a glimpse into the culture and hearts of Soviet citizens who grew up with characters as familiar and beloved to them as Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny are to Americans. This book lays out the basic political dynamics of the Cold War and how those political tensions affected the animation industry in both the US and in the Eastern Bloc. And, for animation novices and enthusiasts alike, Animation Behind the Iron Curtain also offers breakout sections to explain many of the techniques and aesthetic considerations that go into this fascinating art form. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Cold War era and really cool animated films!
Related to Animation Behind the Iron Curtain
Related ebooks
Animation: Art and Industry Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Howard Chaykin: Conversations Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Reader In Animation Studies Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Expressionism and Film Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDrawing the Iron Curtain: Jews and the Golden Age of Soviet Animation Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPanel to the Screen: Style, American Film, and Comic Books during the Blockbuster Era Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Sketch Comedy: Identity, Reflexivity, and American Television Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPeter Bagge: Conversations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBatman's Batman: A Memoir from Hollywood, Land of Bilk and Money Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Escape Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized Ren & Stimpy Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Seven Comic Book Scripts Volume Three Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDirect Conversations: The Animated Films of Tim Burton (Foreword by Tim Burton) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/540 Years of Animated Cartoons Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBefore Mickey: The Animated Film 1898-1928 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Noble Approach: Maurice Noble and the Zen of Animation Design Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Atomic Comics: Cartoonists Confront the Nuclear World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of The Boxtrolls Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTex Avery: A Unique Legacy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fan Phenomena: Batman Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Animated 'Worlds' Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Comic Book Film Adaptation: Exploring Modern Hollywood's Leading Genre Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrossing Frontiers: Intercultural Perspectives on the western Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsArt in Motion, Revised Edition: Animation Aesthetics Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The New England Life of Cartoonist Bob Montana: Beyond the Archie Comic Strip Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Limits of Auteurism: Case Studies in the Critically Constructed New Hollywood Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsComic Art in Museums Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCaptain America and the Nationalist Superhero: Metaphors, Narratives, and Geopolitics Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of The Creator: Designs of Futures Past Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Applications & Software For You
Adobe Illustrator: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlender 3D Basics Beginner's Guide Second Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excel : The Ultimate Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guide to the Basics of Excel Programming: 1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How Do I Do That In InDesign? Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5iPhone Photography For Dummies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings80 Ways to Use ChatGPT in the Classroom Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Create Cpn Numbers the Right way: A Step by Step Guide to Creating cpn Numbers Legally Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Adobe Illustrator CC For Dummies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Best Hacking Tricks for Beginners Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Audio Engineering: Know It All Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Adobe InDesign CC: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLearn to Code. Get a Job. The Ultimate Guide to Learning and Getting Hired as a Developer. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5GarageBand For Dummies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Essential Persona Lifecycle: Your Guide to Building and Using Personas Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra User Guide for Beginners and Seniors Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Photoshop For Beginners: Learn Adobe Photoshop cs5 Basics With Tutorials Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsExperts' Guide to Todoist Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Mastering QuickBooks 2020: The ultimate guide to bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKodi User Manual: Watch Unlimited Movies & TV shows for free on Your PC, Mac or Android Devices Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGray Hat Hacking the Ethical Hacker's Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Unofficial Guide to Open Broadcaster Software: OBS: The World's Most Popular Free Live-Streaming Application Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGarageBand Basics: The Complete Guide to GarageBand: Music Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSound Design for Filmmakers: Film School Sound Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Animation Behind the Iron Curtain
0 ratings0 reviews