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Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney's Inspirational Sketch Artists

Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists

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Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney's Inspirational Sketch Artists

Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists

Penned By John Canemaker
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Born from daydreams, meditations on color, character and form, and sheer inventiveness, Disney's pioneering animated films begin in the imagination of the "inspired sketch" artist. Now, for the first time ever, noted animation historian John Canemaker chronicles the lives and work of these artists, from the 1930s to the present, situating them in the history of modern art and analyzing their influence on the form. 300 illustrations.

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Released November 14, 1996
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