SHUI MO DONG HUA THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF BRUSH PAINTING ANIMATION

From: Animation Journal | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: Kang, Helen | Copyright information

Developed during the 1960s, 'brush painting' animation technique (shut mo dong hua) is the most unique of the Chinese animation methods. It is complex, yet graceful in its artistry, attractive to Chinese and non-Chinese audiences alike. Shrouded in mystery, the technique of brush painting animation remains enigmatic.

The challenge to work in this manner-emulating the classical Chinese art involving ink and water brush painted onto paperstarted early in Chinese animation history. Te Wei...

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